Tyon Blair, 17, Found Dead in Sandalwood (2017/07/19)

On 07-12-17 , at 5:12 pm,  patrol officers responded to the intersection of Kusaie Dr. and Mareeba Avenue in reference to a person shot.  Officers located a witness who directed them to the location of the victim.  The victim was located in a wooded area near a retention canal located behind a residential area.  The victim appeared to have suffered at least one gunshot wound. 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 17 year old, Tyon Kentre Blair.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477 or you can click on the "help solve this crime" tab at  right of this post.

Tradarius Alexander Found Dead on Detroit Street (2017/07/12)

The 18-year-old man fatally shot Sunday in the city's Woodstock neighborhood early Sunday morning has been identified as Tradarius Rashaud Alexander.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responding to Detroit Street near Commonwealth Avenue about 6:20 a.m. found the man dead in the middle of the street. Police said he suffered at least one gunshot wound.

Alexander lived on Hartridge Street, less than a half mile from where he was found dead. When releasing his name on Tuesday, police only said this continues to be an active investigation.

Kenard Hendley Homicide (2017/06/06)

Kenard Hendley, 22, was shot about 3 p.m. He was taken to UF Health Jacksonville, but could not be saved.

Authorities have not said if they have identified a suspect, but are asking that anyone with any information about the shooting call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a cash reward up to $3,000, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 866-845-8477 .

Newbolt Court-Man Killed-Woman Injured in Double Shooting (2017/06/06)

A man was killed and a woman injured Sunday night in a shooting on Newbolt Court on Jacksonville`s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office.

Officers were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. and found the man dead. The woman was found down the road. Detectives did not say how severe her injuries were. The man has been identified as Hakeem Rashad Busch, 35, of Jacksonville.

May 2017 Homicides/Shootings in Jacksonville (2017/06/06)

http://www.news4jax.com/enterprise/jacksonville-homicides-in-may

All this senseless killing needs to STOP.

Victoria Braddock Murder on Cortez Rd (2017/05/16)

Victoria Braddock, 28, died Monday, May 15th in the afternoon at UF Health Jacksonville shortly after she was found about 3 p.m. on Cortez Road at Brookview Drive South. 

Police were originally called by people who thought it was a hit-and-run crash, possibly of a pedestrian. Once officers learned what had happened, homicide detectives were called to investigate.

Witnesses told detectives that they saw the woman get pushed out of a black SUV-type vehicle that was going north on Cortez Road.

DeQual Smiley Was Only 17 Years Old (2017/05/16)

On Friday, May 12th, Around 8:30 am, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 11291 Harts Road, Canopy Creek Apartments, regarding a shooting.

Upon arrival a black male who had been shot was found at the scene and transported to local hospital.

The victim died as a result of his injuries, he was identified as 17 year old DeQual Anthony Smiley. The shooter fled from the scene.

Brian Mason Murder 9th and Market (2017/05/10)

Police identified the victim as Brian Anthony Mason. Police were alerted just before 2 a.m. about a shooting on East 9th Street and Market Street. Upon arrival, they found a man laying on the sidewalk and transported him to the hospital, where he died.

There were no witnesses, and it is unclear if someone heard the gunshots and called police or if someone found the man`s body and reported it, the Sheriff`s Office said.

Oscar Phillips Homicide (2017/05/02)

A man found dead inside a dumpster that caught fire at an Eastside warehouse on Clark Street in late January has been identified as Oscar Phillips, 59, of Jacksonville. The death has been ruled a homicide but police have not released a cause of death.

Initially, the gender and race of the body were unidentifiable.

Murder at Eastside Apartments (2017/04/18)

Two Shot-One Killed in Shooting at Catoma St and Lamar Dr N (2017/04/07)

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9:20 p.m. police responded to the 5300 block of Lamar Drive North regarding a shooting.  Upon arrival two males were found shot at this location.  One victim was deceased at the scene, the other victim was transported to a local hospital.  The deceased male has been identified as James A. McClatchy.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash  reward  of  up  to  $3,000    call First Coast Crime Stoppers at   1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Red Ryder Armory Burglary (2017/03/30)

Early Sunday morning, March 19, 2017, a burglary occurred at the Red Ryder Armory, 6690 Columbia Park Drive, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32258.  Multiple firearms were stolen and the suspect vehicle is a dark colored four door sedan. 

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500,  ATF or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post.

Kyree Corley Killed at Rap Video Taping (2017/02/28)

Kyree Corley, 22, was killed in the shooting and four other people were injured when shots were fired from an automatic weapon as rap musicians Boosie Badazz and Baby Soulja recorded a video at Moncrief Road and Myrtle Avenue.

Police said three of those injured suffered minor injuries, but the fourth person was taken into surgery.

Police did not know how many shots were fired, the type of weapon used or even if the gun had been fired by someone who was at the event or driving by. According to the incident report, police are only searching for one suspect.

Many of the 30 people gathered at the music video set were filming on their phones, police said. Homicide investigators have asked bystanders to provide those videos to police to help them find out who opened fire.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Jennifer Nelson Shot Outside Kelly`s Place on Kings Ave. (2017/02/24)

Police said someone fired around 40 shots from the street into the parking lot of Kelly`s Place, a bar on Kings Avenue. A silver Honda Accord was sprayed with bullets.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Brandon McMorris Killed (2017/02/22)

On February 12th, Brandon McMorris was transported to UF Health with a gunshot wound. He later died from these injuries. Two individuals claim they picked McMorris up from 13th St. and Payne Ave and drove him to the hospital.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Oct 2016, Mans Body Found Near Normandy Athletic Association, New Possible Suspect Vehicle Pics Released (2017/02/22)

On October 21st, 2016,Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office homicide detectives were called to Greek Road near Lindsey Road about 7 a.m. after a resident reported a body. Police identified the victim as 34 year old, Desmond Jacobs, but have not said anything about his death other than that foul play was involved

The Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office just released new photos/video of two vehicles, that they believe to be part of the crime.

Police are looking for any information about Desmond Jacobs murder near the Normandy Athletic Association that early October morning.

Stolen SUV Crashes into Home Killing Sarah Joshua (2017/02/15)

On Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, about 10pm, near the intersection of W. 31st Street and Pearce Street, 66 year old Sarah Joshua was killed when a stolen SUV crashed into her Moncrief home and struck her while she was sitting on a couch watching TV.

Maurice Hobbs, Jr.Southside Estates Homicide (2017/02/01)

On Thursday, January 26th, Maurice Hobbs Jr. was shot and killed just before 10 p.m. on Agave Road near Cortez Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office said.  Maurice turned 18 just two days before.

Detectives interviewed several witnesses, including some who said they saw a black car driving away from the scene.  

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Unidentified Man Found Inside Dumpster Fire-Police Need Help (2017/01/31)

A man who has not been identified yet was found dead in a dumpster after firefighters doused a fire inside the dumpster 1229 Clark Street on Jacksonville`s Eastside. Doctors later ruled his death a homicide. Police said the man had a medical device implanted in his spinal cord.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..

Jacob Kellner Found Dead in Memorial Park Cemetery (2017/01/24)

Police suspect foul play in the death of the man, who police later identified as Jacob Kellner. Police said Kellner was fully dressed.

Detectives said it`s unclear how long Kellner`s body had been there.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "help solve this crime" tab at the bottom of this post..