Levertis Walter Fowler, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on December 2, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida. Fowler was found dead alongside 19-year-old Trenton Hollis Thomas, another African American male, in the 1500 block of West 36th Street. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to reports of shots fired just before 5:30 p.m. and discovered Fowler's body on the sidewalk near a Moncrief Park apartment complex.
Shortly after, Thomas's body was found at Clanzel T. Brown Park across the street, suggesting he was shot while attempting to flee the scene.
The deaths of Levertis Fowler and Trenton Thomas were classified as homicides by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The case was initially placed under the "pending classification" category, awaiting further investigation and official designation by the medical examiner or the State Attorney’s Office. The police conducted a search for multiple suspects and witnesses who had left the complex after the shooting. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests or suspects publicly identified.
The double homicide of Fowler and Thomas contributed to a violent end to the year 2018 in Jacksonville, which saw a significant number of homicides in its final months. The community was urged to provide any information that could assist in solving the case, with the Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers offering avenues for anonymous tips. The investigation into the deaths of Levertis Fowler and Trenton Thomas continues, as authorities seek justice for the young victims and their families.
