Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in 2024 Kalamazoo Parking Lot Shooting

Javion Jackson convicted on multiple charges including assault and firearm offenses

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Javion Jackson has been found guilty of multiple charges, including attempted murder, for his role in a 2024 shooting in a Kalamazoo, Michigan parking lot that left four people injured. Jackson was one of two suspects arrested for the incident, which occurred near a Little Caesars restaurant on West Main Street in December 2024.

Why it matters

The shooting was a high-profile incident that shook the Kalamazoo community, and this conviction brings a measure of accountability for the harm caused. The case also highlights ongoing issues with gun violence and public safety in the area.

The details

According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), Jackson was found guilty of five counts of assault with intent to commit murder, three counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, three counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle causing injury, 11 counts of felony firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and tampering with evidence. The charges stem from the December 2024 shooting where three people were shot and a fourth was hit by shrapnel in the parking lot near the Little Caesars restaurant on West Main Street. An investigation led detectives to identify Jackson and Dominique Motton as the suspects.

  • On December 3, 2024, officers were called to the shooting on West Main Street just before 5:30 p.m.
  • Jackson was arrested on January 15, 2025.
  • Motton was arrested a month later on February 28, 2025.
  • Jackson was found guilty on February 5, 2026.
  • Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on March 9, 2026.

The players

Javion Jackson

One of two suspects arrested for the 2024 Kalamazoo parking lot shooting, who has now been found guilty of multiple charges including attempted murder.

Dominique Motton

The other suspect arrested for the 2024 Kalamazoo parking lot shooting, who is still awaiting trial.

Robert Holdwic

Executive Lt. with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division.

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What they’re saying

“While no court decision can undo the harm caused, today's conviction does bring a measure of accountability in a case that shook our community.”

— Robert Holdwic, Executive Lt., Criminal Investigations Division

What’s next

Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced for his role in the West Main Street shooting on March 9, 2026. Motton is still awaiting trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Kalamazoo area, and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable through the justice system, even if it cannot fully undo the harm caused to victims and the community.