Joshua Colton King, a 29-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 13, 2020. King was shot in the back while walking home from a convenience store near his grandparent’s house in the Fort Caroline Oaks subdivision. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries during surgery. King was a father to a young daughter, who was nearly two years old at the time of his death.
His family and friends remember him as a loving father and a cherished member of the community.
The investigation into Joshua King's death has been ongoing, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking information from the public to help solve the case. King's family has been vocal in their pleas for justice, expressing their heartbreak and frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation. They have described the emotional toll his death has taken on them, particularly on his young daughter who will grow up without her father.
King's mother, Erica Norton, has been particularly outspoken, sharing her grief and the impact of her son's death on their family. She moved out of state because living in Jacksonville became too painful. King's father is battling stage four lung cancer, adding another layer of hardship to the family's struggles. Despite these challenges, the family remains determined to find answers and bring the perpetrator to justice. They continue to urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The case remains unsolved, and the community has rallied around King's family, offering support and solidarity. The lack of arrests and concrete leads has been a source of frustration for both the family and law enforcement. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, hoping that new information will eventually lead to the identification and apprehension of the person responsible for Joshua King's death.
