Courtney HighThe suspect in the June 12 shooting death of 22-year-old Jerrica Jackson was arrested early Thursday morning.
Cortney Lebron High, 25, was charged with first degree murder after a witness provided a detailed account of the murder that was allegedly told to him by High himself. The witness said High showed up at his Atlanta home bragging about the murder, saying he killed Jackson over gang-related issues.
According to the witness, High said he hid in the bushes at a home on the 4600 block of Trailwood Drive waiting for Jackson to arrive home and approached the driver’s side of her car with a gun wrapped in a shirt once she was in the driveway.
He said High admitted to shooting Jackson multiple times, describing her body as “jerking” while he shot her in the face.
The testimony of the Atlanta witness was supported by evidence gathered at the scene, as well as additional statements by others with knowledge of the crime, according to court records.