Orlando police seek tips after Bernard “BJ” Jackson found badly beaten in Parramore; $5,000 reward offered

Investigation focuses on a narrow window of time early Dec. 26

Orlando police are asking for the public’s help in an aggravated battery investigation after a man was found severely injured in the city’s Parramore neighborhood the day after Christmas. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information that leads investigators to those responsible.

The victim has been identified as Bernard “BJ” Jackson. Police said he was found around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, near the 1000 block of West Anderson Street. Investigators have stated Jackson was last seen at about 3:30 a.m. the same day and is known to frequent the South Parramore area.

Location near police headquarters highlights urgency for witnesses

The area where Jackson was found is close to Orlando Police Department headquarters at 1250 West South Street, a factor that investigators believe could increase the chance that someone saw or heard something relevant during the overnight hours.

Police have distributed flyers in the surrounding neighborhood and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crimeline at 800-423-8477.

Family describes severe injuries as police seek leads

Jackson remains hospitalized as he recovers from injuries described by family members as extensive. Relatives have publicly appealed for information, urging anyone who may have witnessed an altercation, seen suspicious activity, or encountered Jackson in the hours before he was found to contact investigators.

What is known, and what investigators still need

• Jackson was found around 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26, 2025, near the 1000 block of West Anderson Street.
• He was last seen around 3:30 a.m. the same day, leaving a roughly four-hour window central to the investigation.
• The case is being investigated as an aggravated battery.
• Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crimeline at 800-423-8477; a reward of up to $5,000 is available for information that advances the case.

Police have emphasized that even partial details—such as a vehicle description, a direction of travel, or the timing of unusual sounds or activity—could help investigators reconstruct what happened.

Authorities have not released information about potential suspects, whether a weapon was used, or whether surveillance footage has been recovered from nearby buildings or traffic corridors. The investigation remains active, with detectives focused on establishing Jackson’s movements before the attack and identifying anyone who may have been in the area during the early-morning hours.