Aggravated Battery Suspect(s) Sought

Aggravated Battery Suspect(s) Sought

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into an Aggravated Battery in the 1900 block of College Circle South.  In the late evening hours of Saturday, August 1, 2020, officers responded to the area in reference to the report of shots being fired into a residence.  As a result of the shooting, a 12 year old boy, identified as Darrielle Rucker, was struck as he laid in his bed.  Investigators have been advised that as a result of the injuries sustained in the shooting, the victim is now paralyzed and may never walk again.

Investigators continue in their attempts to identify a suspect in the tragic incident that left this undeserving child in what appears to be a lifelong medical battle.  We are asking for anyone situated in the area of this crime to review surveillance video for possible information that may assist in this investigation.

Anyone who has any information in reference to this crime is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.  To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS(8477). .