FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is closing a cold case from 2012. 43-year-old Robert Jackson Jr. was shot and killed on July 24, 2012, and police say they have figured out who killed him. That was Emmanuel Freeman, who was killed in 2016. Police say had Freeman still been alive, he would be arrested and prosecuted for Jackson’s murder.
The FWPD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department, Homicide and Cold Case Unit is announcing the clearance of the 2012 Homicide of Robert Jackson Jr. Robert Jackson Jr. was shot and killed on July 24, 2012, in the 3900 block of Wayne Trace Fort Wayne, In.
During the investigation it was discovered that Robert was killed by Emmanuel D Freeman, aka: E Streets. Emmanuel D Freeman was killed in June 2016. Detectives conducted countless interviews and referred the case to the Allen County Prosecutors Office for review.
Detectives and the Allen County Prosecutors Office advised that if Emmanuel D Freeman was not deceased that he would be arrested and prosecuted for the Murder of Robert Jackson Jr.
The Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide and Cold Case Unit is committed to bringing justice for victims, families, and the community.
Anyone with information about Homicides new or older is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department or Crime Stoppers Via the tip line or the P3 app.
Offender Deceased: Emmanuel D. Freeman
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