Unsolved Crimes
Number of Homicides, shootings grow as violence spills across Jacksonville
December 11, 2019
Number of Homicides, shootings grow as violence spills across Jacksonville
Two Teens Shot in College Park Neighborhood
November 14, 2019
A weapon was recovered, investigators said.A couple told News4Jax that they were on their front porch when they heard rounds of gunfire.
Two Teens Shot Outside Burger King on Kings Road
Quinton Cruell Killed by Hit & Run Driver
November 06, 2019
On August 17th, 2019, Police responded to 5th and Barnett in referecne to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Police are looking for a vehicle that struck a pedestrian just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning and left the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Quinton DeShawn Cruell died from his injuries.
Traffic homicide detectives investigating the crash were looking for witnesses or surveillance video and crime scene officers gathered evidence.
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.
Pedestrian Killed by Hit & Run Driver
Middleburg Cemetery Vandalized
November 05, 2019
Clay County cemetery vandalized Baby's grave desecrated
Possible Witnesses to Homicide
October 15, 2019
Murder Investigation / Possible Witnesses Sought
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a murder that occurred just before 1:00 pm on October 9, 2019 in the 1400 block of W. 5th Street. The vehicle believed to have been used in the crime, a blue Volkswagen Jetta, was later located at 1646 W. 45th Street. The investigation has revealed the two pictured subjects may have pertinent information in reference to the murder. As such, investigators are seeking their identity in an effort to speak with them about possible known information in relation to the crime.
Anyone having any information about the pictured subjects, or in reference to the murder itself, is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS(8477).
Jacksonville's 82 homicides are most in first half of year in last decade
October 11, 2019
In the first six months of 2019, 75 adults and seven children were killed in Jacksonville. That's 82 homicides in this city in six months.
Over the previous decade, the highest number of homicides in the first half of a year was 68 in 2017, according to News4Jax records.
In June -- a month which saw the start of the Cure Violence program in Jacksonville -- the city had 17 killings in 30 days.
More than 30% of those homicides were in Northwest Jacksonville and the Eastside, two of the city hotspots identified by the Cure Violence team. Those areas are where the program kicked off this month with “violence interrupters” heading into the streets to connect with the community and try to get people to put down the guns.
In the first six months of 2019, 75 adults and seven children were killed in Jacksonville. That's 82 homicides in this city in six months.
Over the previous decade, the highest number of homicides in the first half of a year was 68 in 2017, according to News4Jax records.
In June -- a month which saw the start of the Cure Violence program in Jacksonville -- the city had 17 killings in 30 days.
More than 30% of those homicides were in Northwest Jacksonville and the Eastside, two of the city hotspots identified by the Cure Violence team. Those areas are where the program kicked off this month with “violence interrupters” heading into the streets to connect with the community and try to get people to put down the guns.
Anyone with information about ANY of these homicides 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 "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
Shawnell Mahone Found Dead
August 22, 2019
On Tuesday, Aug.20th, about 1pm, A body was found near the side of a road in the Dinsmore area of the city's Northside. Later the body was identified as a missing man by his family.
Shawnell Mahone, 21, was reported missing Thursday, Aug. 15, after he was last seen about 11 p.m. Aug. 14, according to a missing persons report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Officers responded to the area of Garden Street and Paxton Road after a person driving by spotted the body of a male close to the side of the road and called 911.
Anyone with more information about this case is asked to contact police at 904-630-0500 or to be eligible for a cash reward up to $3000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or you can click on the “submit a tip” tab on this post.
Man Found Dead in Dinsmore
***Enhanced Reward up to $5,000*** Father of 3 small children killed in Jacksonville Beach
August 20, 2019
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The family of a father of three who was shot and killed steps from his Jacksonville Beach apartment Thursday, August 17th, night is pleading for answers.
Police said 28-year-old Jake Hall was shot about 9:40 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Avenue North and Second Street North. Three responding officers performed CPR on Hall until fire rescue crews arrived, but he could not be revived.
Hall had two daughters and a son -- 2, 3 and 5 years old. He was an avid outdoorsman and worked as a mechanic.
"He really loved his kids. He really loved his life," Hall's ex-wife, Robin Rodenbaugh, said. "He loved being here at the beach He just didn't deserve this at all. It's just horrible."
Rodenbaugh is the mother of two of Hall’s children. The mother of his youngest child lived with him at the apartment. She said she was too devastated to comment Friday.
A neighbor said he heard several gunshots, ran outside and found Hall's youngest daughter alone in the doorway of his apartment. He then discovered Hall at the edge of his complex’s driveway, next to the street.
“I got down on my hands and knees,” said the man, who asked not to be identified. “I looked him in the face and his eyes were closed. I said ‘Who shot you? Who shot you?’”
Hall was still breathing but didn’t answer. The neighbor, who knew Hall personally, shouted for others to call 911 and waited with Hall until first responders arrived.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Beach Police at 904-270-1661 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
Former Raines Football Star-Murdered on Jacksonville’s Westside
August 19, 2019
On Saturday, August 17th, a 30-year-old man was shot and killed at the Normandy Apartments. He was known in the community as a standout football player at Raines High School and Edward Waters College, News4Jax has learned.
Jacksonville police no longer names homicide victims, but EWC and others have identified him as Ray Dukes, who played running back for the Tigers from 2011-2015.
Police said he was shot just before 10:30 pm at the apartment complex off Herlong Road. Despite efforts of residents and Jacksonville Fire-Rescue to save him, he died at a hospital.
Detectives and crime scene investigators spent Saturday night searching for witnesses, evidence and security video in their effort to find who killed the man.
Anyone with more information about this case is asked to contact police at 904-630-0500 or to be eligible for a cash reward up to $3000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or you can click on the “submit a tip” tab on this post.
July 24th Darren Carter Killed at 12th and Prospect
August 08, 2019
Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a road Wednesday, July 24th, evening on Jacksonville's Westside.
At about 10 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Prospect and West 12th streets. According to Sgt. Vorpahl, a man between the ages of 20 and 25 was found dead in the road.
The man was later identified as Darren Carter, was shot at least once, Vorpahl said. There was no information about the shooter.
Darren Carter Shot and Killed
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