Leonard Horn Jr., a 30-year-old African American male from Daytona Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 31, 2016. Leonard, who worked as a home remodeler, was found shot in the chest at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach. Despite his critical condition, he managed to inform the police that a man had pulled the trigger before he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The investigation into Leonard Horn Jr.'s death quickly led to the arrest of Jarrett Ramsey, a
34-year-old convicted felon. Ramsey was apprehended at his apartment in Port Orange, Florida, after a dramatic standoff involving the SWAT team. He and his girlfriend surrendered without incident, and five children were safely removed from the apartment. Ramsey was charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
The Daytona Beach Police Department indicated that the shooting was likely drug-related. Officers were called to the scene at Mt. Carmel Homes on North Lincoln Street just before 10:30 p.m. on the night of the incident. Leonard Horn Jr. was found lying on the floor, having been shot in the chest. He was able to provide a brief statement to the police before being transported to the hospital, where he later died.
The case against Jarrett Ramsey proceeded through the legal system, with charges of second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. The police investigation revealed that the shooting was connected to drug-related activities, adding a layer of complexity to the case. The swift arrest and subsequent charges brought some measure of justice for Leonard Horn Jr.'s family and the community, although the loss of his life remains a profound tragedy.
