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Grand jury indicts 29-year-old man for murder of Frank Q. Jackson

Robert Shepard is accused of luring the mayor's grandson to the area where he was shot by another individual.

CLEVELAND — Editor's Note: The above video features previous reporting on the murder of Frank Q. Jackson.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley has announced that a grand jury has indicted 29-year-old Robert Shepard for the murder of Frank Q. Jackson, grandson of Cleveland mayor, Frank G. Jackson.

24-year-old Frank Q. Jackson was shot and killed on September 19 outside Cleveland's Heritage View Homes. According to authorities, Jackson was dropped off by a third party near Sidaway Avenue and East 70th Street in Cleveland. 

Court documents state that Shepard "lured the victim to the area where he was shot by another unidentified individual," before fleeing the scene.

Shepard was arrested on October 27, near the intersection of East 46th Street and Central Avenue. The 29-year-old suspect is now facing multiple charges including one count of aggravated murder, one count of murder, and two counts of felonious assault.

Court documents show that Shepard has a lengthy criminal history with previous charges for assault, attempted aggravated burglary, carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, and attempted failure to comply with an officer.

He is currently being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail on a $1 million bond.

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