Garrick Garrod Austin, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 6, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Garrick was shot and killed in the 600 block of East 31st Street, marking him as the 100th homicide victim in Jacksonville for that year. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified him shortly after the incident. Garrick's death was a significant loss to his family and community, as he was a beloved son, father, uncle, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Garrick was born on December 8, 1989, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Ms. Alice Williams and the late Mr. Willie Austin. He was educated in Duval County and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School. Garrick was an active member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of East Springfield, where he played the drums. He was also an entrepreneur, investing in real estate and founding YoYoo Entertainment, Inc. His untimely death left behind his mother, children, siblings, and many other relatives and friends who cherished his memory.
The investigation into Garrick's murder revealed that he was shot multiple times, but details about the suspects or arrests related to his case remain unclear. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has not released information about any suspects or arrests made in connection with his death. The lack of progress in the investigation has been a source of frustration and grief for his family, who continue to seek justice for Garrick.
In the aftermath of his death, Garrick's family and friends gathered to celebrate his life and mourn his loss. A Celebration of Life service was held on October 14, 2017, at Grace Baptist Church of East Springfield, followed by entombment at Evergreen Cemetery. Despite the passage of time, the memory of Garrick Garrod Austin lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and the search for answers and justice continues.
