Brooklyn Park Man Admits to Murdering Cousin Over Pound Of Marijuana
A Brooklyn Park man has admitted to shooting and killing his cousin after an argument over drugs.
Curtis Jackson, 29, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Hennepin County District Court on Monday, Sept. 29.
He fatally shot 28-year-old Marcus Williams Jr. on April 5, 2024.
Prosecutors expect that he’ll be sentenced to between 23 and 30 years in prison.
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 3.
Curtis Jackson, 29, pleaded guilty to second degree in Hennepin County District Court on Monday, Sept. 29.
What Happened?
According to the criminal complaint, Jackson and Williams got into an argument in a vehicle parked in a downtown Minneapolis lot.
The altercation turned physical and spilled out of the car.
Jackson had left a pound of marijuana in a backpack inside the vehicle as the fight began.
Williams eventually ended the fight by getting back into the vehicle.
In response, Jackson drew a 9mm Glock pistol and fired what he characterized as a “warning shot” into the air.
Williams and other witnesses then fled the scene in the car with Jackson’s marijuana.
The altercation later continued at a family home.
Jackson asked Williams to return his marijuana, and he refused.
As a result, Jackson fired multiple gunshots into Williams at close range.
Williams returned fire, striking his cousin once.
However, Williams later died in the hospital.
