Orlando police seek suspects after Bernard “BJ” Jackson found critically injured on West Anderson Street

Attack discovered the morning after Christmas; investigation centers on Parramore area timeline

Orlando police are investigating an aggravated battery case after Bernard “BJ” Jackson was found severely injured on the morning of Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, near the 1000 block of West Anderson Street. Police have announced that a reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information that helps identify those responsible.

Jackson was discovered at about 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26. Police have said he was last seen at approximately 3:30 a.m. the same day and is known to spend time in the South Parramore area. The hours between when he was last seen and when he was found remain central to the investigation.

Family describes extensive injuries as police ask for public assistance

Jackson remains hospitalized as he continues to recover, according to his family. His sister, Lynn Jackson, said relatives are seeking answers and want the attackers to come forward. She described serious injuries, including significant facial trauma and the loss of an eye, and said the family considers his condition critical.

“Whoever did this to my brother, they need to turn themselves in,” Lynn Jackson said.

Police have not released details about potential suspects, a suspected motive, or whether any weapons were used. As of the latest public updates, investigators have characterized the case as an aggravated battery and are seeking tips from anyone who may have seen Jackson overnight or early that morning in the South Parramore area or along West Anderson Street.

What is known — and what remains unclear

• Known: Jackson was found around 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26, 2025, near the 1000 block of West Anderson Street.

• Known: Police say he was last seen about 3:30 a.m. and is known to frequent South Parramore.

• Known: A reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to those responsible.

• Unclear: The number of attackers, the circumstances leading to the assault, and whether surveillance video captured relevant activity.

• Unclear: Whether the assault occurred at the location where he was found or if he was moved afterward.

How to provide information

Investigators are asking anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip through Crimeline at 800-423-8477 or through the Crimeline website. Police have indicated that eligibility for the reward depends on whether the information provided assists the investigation.

The case remains active, and additional details are expected as detectives review tips and seek to reconstruct Jackson’s movements in the early morning hours of Dec. 26, 2025.