The Jacksonville community is grappling with the aftermath of a violent shooting that claimed the life of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. and injured Lafayette Mango. In connection with the heartbreaking events of January 24, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) has apprehended four suspects. The announcement came via a social media post from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, revealing the names and charges of those involved. Keith Fields, 18, Dannel Larkins, 20, Keith Johnson, 21, and Zharod Sykes, 24, have been charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and attempted first-degree murder.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Fields, Larkins, and Sykes all possess documented affiliations with gang activity, while Johnson is noted as a gang associate. Their arrests mark only the initial phase in a larger effort to provide justice for Breon's grieving family. In the words of the JSO, "This is just the first round of arrests we will make in bringing Breon’s family the justice they deserve. There are other individuals who planned and participated in this heinous act. Our investigators are working every hour to build a strong case against them." With the investigation ongoing, law enforcement is resolute in its commitment to hold all implicated parties accountable for their role in the shooting.
The magnitude of this crime has sent ripples of distress throughout the Jacksonville community, as a young life was taken far too soon. The swift action by the JSO reflects the urgency in confronting such acts of violence, and emphasizes their dedication to see justice served. Aside from the immediate arrests, investigators are relentless in their search for additional suspects who may have played a part in this crime.
Community members with information pertinent to the January 24 shooting are urged to come forward. The JSO encourages citizens to contribute any details, no matter how small they may seem, to First Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 1.866.845.TIPS. Such collaboration is essential, the JSO notes, "We will arrest them, and they will face the consequences of their actions."
