Brittany "Bee" Matthews, a 31-year-old beloved hairstylist from Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on August 3, 2020. The incident occurred at a gas station on Edgewood Avenue West and Avenue B around 9 a.m. Matthews was sitting in her car when a gunman approached and opened fire, shooting her multiple times. She died at the scene. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) reported that the gunman appeared to have targeted Matthews specifically.
Security camera footage showed the suspect, described as a thin Black male wearing a hoodie and a face mask, running towards Matthews' car and firing into it before fleeing in a silver Nissan Rogue. The vehicle was later found, but it was determined to have been stolen and not directly related to the suspect.
The investigation into Matthews' murder has been ongoing, with the JSO releasing photos of a man and a woman who were considered persons of interest. Despite these efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. Matthews' family has been vocal in their plea for justice, urging anyone with information to come forward. Her mother, Freda Matthews, has expressed the family's deep pain and the impact of the loss on Matthews' young son, who is now growing up without his mother. The family has also set up a GoFundMe account to support her son during this difficult time.
In the months leading up to her death, Matthews had confided in her sister about being harassed, which has led her family to believe that she was targeted. The JSO continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. The community has rallied around Matthews' family, sharing memories and expressing their grief over the loss of a woman who was known for her vibrant personality and infectious smile. Despite the passage of time, the family remains hopeful that justice will be served and that those responsible for Matthews' death will be held accountable.
