Former FSU 1999 National Champion Fatally Shot at 44

The 44-year-old former FSU defensive tackle was shot along with three others while trying to break up a fight.

Apr 12, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; The Florida State Seminoles logo before the start of the spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-Imagn Images / Melina Vastola-Imagn Images

Former Florida State defensive tackle and National Champion Octavious Jackson was one of two people left dead from fatal gunshot wounds in a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in a parking lot of Jaycee Hall in Hollywood, FL, according to a recent CBS report.

The report alleged that Jackson was in the process of breaking up a fight when the shooting occurred and that the 44-year-old's best friend was also a victim of the tragedy. There were two other people shot during the incident that were rushed to the hospital.

Another report stated that the shooting originally occurred during a baby shower but it was later clarified that it was an anniversary celebration.

Jackson's Florida State team secured the 1999 National Championship with a 46-29 win over Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl. The Seminoles completed a perfect 12-0 season. Jackson was a redshirt freshman defensive tackle on FSU's title-winning squad. Jackson previously played football at Miami Carol City High and was ranked by the Sun Sentinal as a top-four recruit in 1998.

READ MORE: Highest and Lowest Graded Players From Florida State's Last Game Of The Season

It was also stated that the Miami-Dade police have no known suspects but have a few "persons of interest" in mind.

---

.

READ MORE: Florida State Only Places Two Seminoles On All-ACC Teams Following 2024 Season

Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State Football throughout the 2024 Season

Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

More Florida State News

• FSU Head Coach Mike Norvell Throws Florida Gators Flag Off Midfield, Rips Billy Napier

• Mike Norvell On FSU's Loss To Florida: 'Disappointing Ending To An Awful Season'

• Billy Napier Apologizes For Bench Clearing Brawl After Victory Over FSU

• Lawrance Toafili Reflects On Final Game, Career At Florida State