Kearria Attison, 5, Killed in Drive By Shooting **Enhanced Reward up to $4,000**
April 07, 2020
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The grandparents of the victims said the 5-year-old girl, Kearria Attison, and her 4-year-old sister, Paris West, were sitting in a car with their mother outside a convenience store on Monaco Drive at De Paul Drive just after 4 p.m. when the shootout happened.
Assistant Chief Brian Kee, with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, said investigators learned there was an argument that turned into a physical fight between two groups of people and the fight escalated into gunfire.
When the two groups began shooting at each other, according to Kee, the 5-year-old girl, who was in the backseat of the car, was struck by gunfire and the 4-year-old, who was also in the backseat of the car, was injured by some of the debris.
“We don’t know what started the argument, but it, unfortunately, led to led to some gunfire with innocent children in the middle of it,” Kee said. “The children were absolutely innocent. Who they were with were not part of this argument, fight, anything. They were completely innocent and, unfortunately, right in the middle of the gunfire.”
The 5-year-old was taken to a hospital in critical condition and died there, her grandparents said. Mayor Lenny Curry said he was told by the Sheriff’s Office that the child was shot in the head.
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Aaron King Shot and Killed at Grand Court Apartments on Blanding Blvd.
April 01, 2020
On Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, at 2:42pm, Aaron Darius King, was shot and killed while inside his silver Chevy Impala at the Grand Court Apartments at 7610 Blanding Blvd.
Investigators need your help to solve this crime. Please call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477 if you have any information on this case. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward up to $3,000.
Blake Hendrix of Callahan Found Murdered in Riverside
February 18, 2020
Case solved. Arrests made.
Blake Hendrix, 23, of Callahan, was found dead by police answering a report about shots fired near King Street early Sunday morning, Feb. 16th, 2020. Hendrix, a West Nassau High School graduate, was shot after a fight broke out, his friends previously told News4Jax. His uncle said his nephew was protecting a friend who was involved in the fight when someone pulled out a gun and shot him.
Off-duty officers working near King and Forbes streets heard gunshots ring out about 2 a.m., according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. After speaking with bystanders, the officers were pointed to a nearby business and they soon found a man lying dead in the road.
Detectives spoke with multiple witnesses in hopes of piecing together what happened. They’re currently trying to identify anyone who might have been involved, or those who saw what led up to the shooting.
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Blake Hendrix
TNT Firearms Burglary
February 13, 2020
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On Sunday, December 08, 2019 at 03:00AM, the TNT Firearms business located on SR 200 in Fernandina Beach was burglarized and 58 firearms were stolen. Attached is the video of the subjects as they were burglarizing the business.
If you have any information as to the identities of the subjects or where the stolen firearms are located, please call the NCSO Non- emergency number at 904-225-5174.
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TNT Firearms Burglary video. Footage
Epping Forest Burglary-Jewelry Heist
February 06, 2020
Sometime between Saturday, Jan. 25th at 11:53 am and Sunday, Jan. 26th at 12:45 pm, and unknown suspect committed a residential burglary at the Epping Forest home. During the burglary the unknown suspects removed almost $300,000 worth of diamonds, gold, Rolex watches and high end jewelry. Attached are some photos of the jewelry that was stolen.
If you have any information on who committed this crime and/or the current location of the unknown suspect(s) and/or jewelry please call us at 1-866-845-8477 you will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward up to $3,000.
Some of the items stolen are attached below.
Kollin Felton Gunned Down in Lackawanna Neighborhood
January 10, 2020
An altercation Thursday, Jan 9th, afternoon between a motorcyclist and someone in a pickup truck near the intersection of Edison Avenue and Cherokee Street escalated to gunfire and a man in his 20s was killed, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. A family member identified the man as Kollin Felton, 26.
Officers responding to a shots-fired call at 1:24 p.m. found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds in a commercial area near McCoy’s Creek.
Police said the man was being chased by the driver of a black Ram pickup truck, which sped away from the scene. Investigators said it appears more than 15 shots were fired at the victim. According to police, the truck appeared to have a large white sticker on the back window (photo at end of article).
Surveillance video obtained by News4Jax appears to show Felton riding his motorcycle down Edison Avenue, then turning onto Cherokee Boulevard, and a black pickup is following him. No shots can be seen fired, but it appears Felton’s motorcycle goes down, and the pickup truck stops for several seconds before driving away.
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Lackawanna Homicide
Kidnapping Suspect Sought
January 09, 2020
Kidnapping Suspect Sought
A kidnapping was recently reported in the area of 400 Ashley Street West. During the reported incident, the suspect made threats of sexual violence towards the victim, who was able to escape and contact law enforcement.
In another recent incident, an attempted sexual battery and robbery were reported in the area of 400 6th Street West.
In both incidents, the victims were homeless females and provided a similar suspect description. At this time, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office believes that these incidents may be related and we are requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in this sketch.
The suspect has been described as a lighter complexion black male with a slender build, approximately 6’, and between 40 and 60 years old.
Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of this suspect 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 1-866-845-8477.
Double Murder at Arabian Court Apartment
December 27, 2019
On Friday, December 6th, two people were shot and killed at an apartment complex on Arabian Court off Atlantic Boulevard, just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The victims were identified as Gabriel Taveras, 23, and Jordan Phelps, 24.
Calls began coming into the newsroom about gunfire in the area at 10:45 p.m. An hour later, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that homicide detectives were investigating at a shooting at the apartment complex.
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Body Found on Side of Oceanway Road
December 26, 2019
Dec. 25th, 2019, A bicyclist discovered a man’s body on the side of an Oceanway road on Christmas Day, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The body of a 20 to 30-year-old Hispanic male was found around noon Wednesday at the end of Cole Road.
Investigators said the man was pronounced dead upon arrival and foul play is suspected due to signs of trauma.
While investigators believe the body had been on the side of the road for at least 12 hours before it was discovered, they are still trying to figure out if the victim was killed somewhere else and his body was dropped off at this location.
JSO did not give any other details.
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Body Found inside Burnt SUV
December 26, 2019
A body was found Monday, Dec. 23rd, in the evening at the scene of a vehicle fire on Jacksonville’s Northside, authorities said.
Fire crews answering a call about a vehicle fire near Sisson Drive and Main Street about 7:30 p.m. found a Ford sport-utility vehicle engulfed in flames, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Crews discovered a body inside the vehicle once the fire was out.
Homicide investigators are awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Though police have yet to positively identify the person inside the SUV, multiple people who visited the scene Tuesday said they fear the remains belong to 37-year-old Andre James.
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Mans Body Found Inside Burnt SUV