Three people are now in custody after Jacksonville detectives made arrests on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in a Westside shooting that left a man dead in December 2025, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The move caps a months-long probe into the Dec. 10, 2025, gunfire in the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot on Edgewood Avenue North, where officers found two men wounded. One of the victims was later identified by family as 49-year-old Corey Denmark.
Arrests and charges
Detectives arrested Da-Vonne Mitchell, who now faces charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, along with two men accused of helping after the shooting, according to First Coast News. Tyquan Thompson has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact, and Anthony Brooks Jr. faces two counts of accessory after the fact, the outlet reports.
What happened in December
The shooting unfolded on Dec. 10, 2025, at about 8:10 p.m. in the parking lot of the Paxon Shopping Center Plaza on Edgewood Avenue North, where officers arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to News4JAX. The man who died was later identified by family and local reporting as Corey Denmark.
JSO statement and ongoing probe
When announcing the arrests, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said detectives will continue working to bring justice to Denmark’s loved ones as the suspects move through the legal system, First Coast News reported. Authorities say the investigation remains active and that additional details may be released as the case proceeds.
Family and neighborhood reaction
Denmark’s sister told reporters the family is “just in disbelief” as they grieve, according to Action News Jax. Local coverage has also noted that the Paxon plaza has been the focus of frequent police calls and community complaints about late-night crowds and noise, and residents say the arrests are a step toward accountability.
Next steps for the case
The suspects will be processed through the Duval County court system and are expected to appear for arraignment, where prosecutors will determine formal charges as investigators finish their work. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office tip line or Crime Stoppers, News4JAX notes.
