December 6, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 4:57 a.m., deputies from the Needles Sheriff’s Station San Bernardino County Sheriff logoresponded to a residence on Walnut Street for a report of a stabbing.  When deputies arrived, they located two victims.  A 16-year-old male juvenile had been stabbed and was transported to the hospital where he remains.  

Bryan Jackson was also located inside the home with multiple stab wounds.  Lifesaving measures were attempted; however, Jackson was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. 

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded and assumed the investigation.  Detectives identified Jackson’s wife, Carolyn Jackson, as a suspect.  Carolyn Jackson was located nearby and taken into custody.  She was booked in at the High Desert Detention Center where she remains without bail.  

An autopsy will be conducted on Jackson to determine the cause of death.  

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com. 


Refer:  Sergeant M. Warrick and Detective Dylan Gosswiller

Station:  Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No.  DR# 212400948  H# 2024-128


SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner


DATE/TIME:  December 5, 2024 / 4:57 a.m.

INCIDENT:   PC 187 – Murder
PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder

LOCATION: 200 Block of Walnut Street, Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S): Carolyn Jackson, 44-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA

VICTIM 1: Bryan Jackson, 48-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM2:  16-year-old Male Juvenile
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department