A Pike County man, who was charged with murder following a shooting that took place earlier this year, has now been cleared of the charge.

 

57-year-old Monroe Jackson, of Caney Drive, was arrested on the 19th of September following the shooting death of Ryan Hurst, who died in Jackson’s home.

 

Jackson was indicted for murder and a charge of felon in possession of a firearm last month. The murder charge was dropped on December 13th after it was discovered a medical examiner’s report had not been presented to a grand jury. Jurors had the chance to review all evidence in the case just a day later, and made the decision to not indict Jackson on the charge.

 

Jackson is currently still facing the gun charge and remains in the Pike County Detention Center.