My name is Chiquita, and I am Ri’Chard Jackson’s aunt—his father’s only sister. Ri’Chard was just 18 years old, full of life and dreams, and deeply loved by our family. On Monday, January 26, 2026, our world changed forever. Around 2:30 in the afternoon, we received phone calls that Ri’Chard had been shot right up the street from his grandmother’s house, my mom. I arrived on the scene shortly after my brother, his father, and we were told the devastating news of his death. The shock and pain of losing Ri’Chard so suddenly has left our family heartbroken and struggling to cope with this unimaginable loss.

We are now faced with the difficult task of arranging a proper burial and headstone for Ri’Chard, to honor his memory and give him the farewell he deserves. The costs of funeral arrangements and a headstone are more than our family can manage alone, and we are reaching out for help during this painful time.

Any support you can offer will go directly toward giving Ri’Chard a dignified burial and a lasting tribute. We are deeply grateful for any help, and I want to thank everyone in advance for helping our family get through these difficult times.