A spring afternoon meant for kids, music and togetherness in Woodbine ended in chaos when gunfire broke out as a small "Pack da Park" gathering was winding down in April. One man was critically wounded and later died, and investigators say the shooting unfolded just as families were getting ready to leave. Now, local leaders and law enforcement are pleading with anyone who was there to help fill in the gaps.
What investigators say
According to the News4JAX report, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Troy D. Williams-Jordan, known in the community as "Mush." Sheriff Kevin Chaney condemned the attack as "a senseless act of violence that occurred in the presence of families and children" and said investigators are determined to find whoever is responsible. Williams-Jordan was taken to UF Health Shands for treatment and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
How to help
Detectives are asking anyone who attended the event to go back through their cell phone videos, photos and social media posts for anything that might show what happened in the moments before or after the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to call the Camden County E-911 Center non-emergency line at (912) 729-1442. Anonymous tips, including photos and video, can also be submitted through the CityProtect portal. Investigators say even brief clips or timestamps could be critical in identifying those involved.
Community response
Community leaders are backing law enforcement’s call for cooperation. Pastor Timothy Bessent Sr., president of the NAACP of Camden County, told News4JAX that "Troy’s children deserve answers, and his family deserves peace" and urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to step forward. Detectives say the shooting started after a disagreement at the event, sending families scrambling for safety as the day’s program was wrapping up.
Investigation status
The sheriff’s office says the investigation is still active, with multiple law enforcement agencies assisting in interviews and evidence review. No arrests have been announced, and detectives continue to track leads and examine submitted footage. For more information on how to share tips, visit the Camden County Sheriff's Office website or call the E-911 non-emergency line.
