Terrance Tyreese Whitley, a 30-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically found shot to death on March 29, 2020. His body was discovered early that Sunday morning in a parking lot of a vacant business located in the 10800 block of Harts Road near Dunn Avenue. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 8 a.m., but the exact time and motive behind the shooting remained unclear at the time.
Family and friends identified Whitley, and his death left a profound impact on those who knew him, including the mother of one of his children, who expressed her grief on social media.
The investigation into Whitley's death led to the arrest of Joshua Deon Stamper, a 31-year-old Jacksonville man. Stamper was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon. His criminal history included prior convictions for burglary and grand theft. Stamper was taken into custody without bail and was scheduled to appear in court on April 22, 2020, to face the charges related to Whitley's murder.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office did not immediately disclose the details of Stamper's arrest, which occurred a few days after the incident. The case drew attention to the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area, and the community was urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. The Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers provided contact information for anonymous tips, highlighting the importance of community involvement in solving such cases.
