Taylor ShyAnn Ratterree, a 17-year-old high school senior in Dickson, Tennessee, was fatally shot after allegedly being shot by her 18-year-old ex-boyfriend, Hunter Jackson, as she tried to exit his car at a red light on Dec. 16. Jackson has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held on $3 million bail. Police have not released a motive and say the investigation is ongoing. A GoFundMe organized by family members remembers Ratterree as a "creative soul" who worked part-time at Kroger.
Tennessee Teen Taylor ShyAnn Ratterree Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend as She Tried to Exit His Car, Police Say
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Taylor ShyAnn Ratterree, a 17-year-old high school senior from Dickson, Tennessee, was shot and later died after being allegedly fired on by her 18-year-old ex-boyfriend, Hunter Jackson, when she attempted to exit his vehicle at a stoplight, authorities say.
Incident Details
According to the Dickson Police Department and local outlets KGNS and WSMV, Jackson picked Ratterree up from work at about 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Investigators say that when Jackson stopped at a red light, Ratterree tried to jump out of the car and was then allegedly shot. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
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Charges and Investigation
Police have charged Jackson with first-degree murder and say he is being held on $3 million bail. Officials have not released a motive and it was not immediately clear whether Jackson has entered a plea or retained legal counsel. PEOPLE has contacted the Dickson Police Department for comment but had not received an immediate response at the time of reporting.
Family Remembers Victim
Ratterree's family and friends set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and remembered her as a "creative soul" who loved music, art and crocheting. The fundraiser notes she balanced a part-time job at Kroger with her school responsibilities.
The case remains under investigation. Local law enforcement and reporting outlets are the primary sources for details; additional information may emerge as authorities continue their inquiry.
Sources: Dickson Police Department, KGNS, WSMV, PEOPLE.
