Inmate Charles Jackson Dies in Nashville Prison
Charles Jackson was serving a 10-year sentence for the 2019 killing of Darrell Brown, Jr.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Criminal Justice
Charles Jackson, who was incarcerated in a Nashville prison, died on September 28, 2026. He was serving a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction for the killing of Darrell Brown, Jr.
Why it matters
Jackson had been serving time for a high-profile incident in which he struck and killed Darrell Brown, Jr. with a vehicle after an altercation in Hixson.
Charles Jackson was serving a 10-year prison term for the 2019 killing. His legal proceedings originally included a $1.5 million bond before he was convicted.
The players
Charles Jackson
He was a 33-year-old inmate serving a 10-year prison sentence for vehicular homicide.
Darrell Brown, Jr.
He was the victim who was killed during a confrontation in a Hixson parking lot.
The details
On April 10, 2019, Jackson pushed his pickup truck into the vehicle of Darrell Brown, Jr. before entering Brown's vehicle and striking him at a high rate of speed in a Hixson parking lot. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Northpoint Boulevard.
Timeline
April 10, 2019: Charles Jackson struck and killed Darrell Brown, Jr.
September 28, 2026: Charles Jackson died while incarcerated in prison.
Legal Context
This death marks the final development in the case that originated with the 2019 Hixson vehicular homicide. It closes a legal chapter that began with a high-bond pre-trial phase and a conviction for the death of Darrell Brown, Jr.
The death of a convicted inmate concludes the case for the local community and the family of Darrell Brown, Jr. No immediate safety advisories or operational changes for Nashville residents were issued following this event.
The takeaway
The conclusion of Jackson's sentence follows years of legal proceedings stemming from the 2019 incident in Hixson. Residents often monitor local correctional news to stay informed about the status of major closed cases in the region.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings and inmate updates, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local3News.
