Shannon Tanner’s Tragic Loss and Legacy | Jackson News

A vibrant 19-year-old graduate, Shannon Tanner, died just days after his Columbia Academy graduation, sparking a heartbreaking mystery and urgent questions about underage drinking. Found unconscious at a friend’s home in Bay County, Florida, Shannon had been drinking heavily — his mother received photos from him at 7:30 PM before emergency crews arrived at 9:40 PM. With adults reportedly present, the family is still searching for answers about how he accessed alcohol and why his condition deteriorated so quickly. As investigators continue their probe, the sheriff’s office plans to present findings to the state attorney in two weeks. In Shannon’s honor, his family is launching an alcohol education program at his school and forming a nonprofit, Families Against Underage Drinking, to prevent other tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6805cf4eb306484b