Suspect arrested in connection with West 31st Street shooting death
After months of investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on West 31st Street in January. Aja Rashaud Bailey, 30, has been charged with murder in the death of the victim.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported shooting and found the victim in the front yard of a residence near the roadway. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
The Homicide and Crime Scene Units were notified and conducted investigations at the scene. Based on the evidence and interviews conducted by Homicide Team #5 Detectives, Bailey was identified as a person of interest.
Following the investigative efforts, a warrant was obtained, leading to Bailey’s arrest on March 10, 2023. He is now facing charges of murder in connection with the shooting death of the victim.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional information about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
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Update: The 21-year-old victim has been identified by family as Kevon Follow. A vigil for Kevon will be held on Jan. 6 at 4 p.m.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting on West 31st Street.
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According to detectives, at approximately 7:15 a.m. Monday, patrol officers responded and located a man in his early 20s laying in the front yard of a home. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
The Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit are on scene conducting an investigation with the help of the State Attorney’s Office. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for any potential witnesses or video surveillance that could assist with the investigation.
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JSO did confirm that it is working to identify the victim and that Shot Spotter did not pick up the gunshots. The agency is working to find out why.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact JSO at 904-630-0500. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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