Jared Orin Mobley, a 34-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 29, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred at the Roosevelt Gardens Apartments in the Hogans Creek neighborhood. According to reports, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at the apartment complex just after 10 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Jared Orin Mobley deceased at the scene. Another man was also injured in the shooting and was transported to UF Health Jacksonville for treatment. The condition of the second victim and his relationship to Jared Mobley were not disclosed.
The investigation revealed that the shooting took place outside one of the apartments. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, with some stating they heard two shots while others claimed to have heard four. The police report indicated that there was a single shooter involved in the incident. This shooting was part of a violent Memorial Day weekend in Jacksonville, which saw a total of 14 people shot and four fatalities across various incidents.
Homicide detectives from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office were called to investigate the double shooting. The area around Roosevelt Gardens had experienced a significant amount of violence, with multiple homicides, robberies, and assaults reported in the vicinity since the beginning of the year. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests or suspects were immediately identified in connection with Jared Orin Mobley's death. The police urged anyone with information to come forward and provided contact details for anonymous tips.
The tragic death of Jared Orin Mobley highlights the broader issue of gun violence in the Jacksonville area. The community expressed their frustration and concern over the increasing violence, with long-time residents noting a decline in respect and safety. The investigation into Jared Mobley's death continued, with detectives working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and identify the perpetrator responsible for this senseless act of violence.
