An 18-year-old who was killed in a double shooting while trying to break up a fight at his job will be laid to rest this weekend.

A candlelight vigil will be held Friday night to honor Matthew Jackson, who was shot almost two weeks ago at a Burger King on the Westside after he intervened when one of his co-workers and another man were fighting.

His co-worker was also shot but survived.

Jackson’s viewing will also be held Friday night.

Since Jackson was killed, family and friends have told News4JAX plenty of things about him.

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He loved to cook, and he also loved caring for and protecting people if he could. He was also a twin.

Jackson was a senior at Rivers

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