Mother Mourns Son Killed in Antioch Apartment Shooting

Kim Coleman says she heard concerning sounds on the phone before her son's death.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:07pm

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An extreme close-up of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single spent bullet casing serves as a somber reminder of the tragic loss of life in a recent Antioch apartment shooting.Today in Nashville

The mother of a 29-year-old man shot and killed inside an Antioch, Tennessee apartment last week said she was on the phone with her son before the incident and knew something was wrong. Kim Coleman is now preparing to bury her only child, Terry Coleman, who was allegedly killed by Jordan Jackson, the father of a woman Terry was visiting.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the Nashville area and the devastating impact it can have on families. It also raises questions about the circumstances leading up to the altercation and whether more could have been done to prevent the loss of life.

The details

According to police, Terry Coleman was visiting a woman he had recently met online when he got into a fight with Jordan Jackson, the father of the woman's children. The argument started outside the apartment and then moved inside, where Jackson allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Terry Coleman multiple times, killing him while the woman's children were present.

  • The shooting occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Kim Coleman said she drove to the apartment after getting concerning calls from her son and daughter, but arrived after her son had already died.

The players

Terry Coleman

A 29-year-old man who was shot and killed inside an Antioch apartment while visiting a woman he had recently met online.

Kim Coleman

The mother of Terry Coleman, who is now preparing to bury her only child and is seeking answers about the circumstances of his death.

Jordan Jackson

The 23-year-old father of the children of the woman Terry Coleman was visiting, who was arrested and charged with homicide and tampering with evidence in connection with Terry's death.

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What they’re saying

“'I thought my kids would be burying me, not me having to bury my first love.'”

— Kim Coleman, Mother of Victim

“'He was a loving person, always smiling. He's truly going to be missed.'”

— Kim Coleman, Mother of Victim

“'I know justice is going to be served. I know that and I want him to suffer just how I'm suffering.'”

— Kim Coleman, Mother of Victim

What’s next

Jordan Jackson is being held on a $510,000 bond and is facing charges of homicide and tampering with evidence. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Terry Coleman's death is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities. It also raises questions about the need for better conflict resolution and mental health resources to prevent such senseless acts of violence.