Ossining Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing: UPDATE

UPDATE — Ossining police ask anyone with information about the fatal stabbing of Gregory Jackson, Jr. to call detectives at (914) 941-4099. While no one has been arrested, Chief Kevin Sylvester said detectives are pursuing a number of leads.

Sylvester released a statement about the stabbing late Monday.

On Monday January 28, 2019 at around 4:45pm the Ossining Police Department responded to a report of a man having been stabbed on James Street between Spring Street and State Street. Those Officers provided emergency medical care until an ambulance arrived. The victim, Gregory Jackson, a 21 year old Ossining resident, was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he received extensive medical care. On Friday, February 1, 2019, Gregory Jackson, died from his injuries.

For the past week the Ossining Police Department Detective Division has worked tirelessly to investigate this case. No arrests have been made but we are currently pursuing a number of leads and hope to bring this case to an efficient resolution. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Detectives at (914)941-4099. All calls can remain anonymous.

Understandably, there have been questions about why information was not released sooner. We pride ourselves on being transparent and sharing information whenever it is reasonable to do so. In this case, it was necessary to delay the release of information in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation. Going forward, we will share information about this case as it becomes prudent to do so.

This incident does not appear to have been random and for that reason we don't believe there is any danger to the community. Notwithstanding, incidents of this nature cannot and should not be tolerated in our neighborhoods. We saw an outpouring of support this weekend during a candlelight vigil. We urge you to maintain that spirit. Thoughts and prayers are helpful, but we are seeking the cooperation and partnership of every resident. Our community is safest when we work together.

SEE ALSO: Visitation, Interment For Gregory C. Jackson Jr.

OSSINING, NY — A GoFundMe account to help the family of Gregory Jackson, Jr., who died last week as the result of a stabbing on James Street, has raised $17,472 from 347 people in two days.

"My best friend died at the hands of a dispute that went to a level of no return," said page organizer Paris Martinez, his sister.

Ossining schools Superintendent Ray Sanchez sent a letter to the community about the death of Greg Jackson, an Ossining High School graduate.

Jackson, 21, was stabbed Monday and died Friday.

Dear Ossining Community,

It is with profound sadness that I write this letter in response to the passing of one of our Ossining graduates, Gregory Jackson. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. At this time while our entire community processes this tragic news, the district will have counseling support available to any students and staff who are impacted.

The loss of human life is difficult and challenging. It can generate high levels of anxiety and distress. If you feel that your children are having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them through their concerns. This link provides some helpful resources as you support your child: click here. If you would like your child to meet with a school clinician, please contact your child's teacher or guidance counselor.

This is a difficult time for our community, but I am confident we will lean on each other as we work through this time. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your child's principal.

Sincerely yours,
Raymond Sanchez

OSSINING, NY — Ossining police are expected to release a statement Monday about an altercation that turned fatal last week on James Street.

Greg Jackson Jr., 21, was stabbed Monday afternoon and died Friday at Westchester Medical Center, according to news reports. His mother, Lisa Jackson, told news media outlets including News 12 that everyone knew who did it.

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