On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m., officers with the Mansfield Police Department
responded to a disturbance at a residence located in the 200 block of Morgan Road in Tarrant County.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that multiple individuals were fighting behind the residence. Officers immediately responded to the rear of the property, where they encountered three individuals: two adult females and one adult male.
One female, age 50, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. A 43-year-old male was located without visible injuries, and a second 43-year-old female sustained injuries. Officers immediately separated and secured the individuals and began administering lifesaving measures to the critically injured female while requesting emergency medical assistance.
Mansfield Fire Department paramedics arrived on scene and continued lifesaving efforts while also treating the second injured female. Both females were transported to Methodist Mansfield Hospital.
The critically injured female was later pronounced deceased at 11:55 p.m.
The residence and property was secured as a crime scene, and detectives along with crime scene personnel responded to continue the investigation. Investigators conducted interviews with all involved parties and collected evidence related to the incident.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident began as a verbal altercation between the three individuals, which escalated into a physical confrontation between the two females. During the altercation, a knife was allegedly used by Jarishia Jackson, resulting in fatal injuries to the victim.
Jarishia, age 43, was arrested and charged with Murder under Texas Penal Code 19.02(c). After she was released from the hospital, she was transported to the Mansfield Police Department Jail for booking.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Mansfield Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Detective Vinnola at robbin.vinnola@mansfieldtexas.gov.