Keyshawn Rankin, a 19-year-old African American male from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 13, 2016. The incident occurred during a drive-by shooting at the corner of Moncrief Road and Golfair Boulevard. Keyshawn was one of two victims; the other was a 16-year-old male who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that Keyshawn was found unresponsive near the Quickway Convenience store and later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Keyshawn Rankin's death led to the arrest of two individuals. Robert Jacoby Turner, a 21-year-old male, was charged with murder in connection with the drive-by shooting. Katrina Banks, a 33-year-old female, was charged as an accessory after the fact. The arrests were made following a tip received during a traffic stop by the Florida Highway Patrol, which led investigators to a hotel where Turner and Banks were found along with several other individuals.
The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Jacksonville and the impact it has on the community. Keyshawn Rankin's death was a significant loss to his family and friends, who remembered him as a sweet and intelligent young man. The legal proceedings against Turner and Banks were closely followed by the community, as they sought justice for Keyshawn and hoped to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
