Augusto Collado, a 63-year-old Puerto Rican man, was tragically shot and killed on December 15, 2015, in Jacksonville, Florida. Collado, a retired Army veteran and former police officer, had moved to Jacksonville about a year prior to his death. On the night of the incident, Collado was at home with his wife and grandson when he answered a knock at the door around 11 p.m. Two men, who appeared to be in their 20s, were at the door.
When Collado opened it, he was shot once in the hand and once in the chest. Despite his grandson's efforts to help, Collado succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The investigation into Collado's murder revealed that the assailants claimed to know his grandson, Taylor Crosby, but Crosby stated he did not recognize them. The suspects were described as young men, one with a shaved head. The police have not made any arrests in connection with the case, and the investigation remains open. Collado's family, particularly his daughter Anita, has been vocal about their desire for justice and the need for increased safety measures in their neighborhood.
The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of violence in the area, with neighbors expressing concerns about the frequency of such incidents. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking leads, but as of now, the perpetrators remain at large. The community continues to hope for a resolution and justice for Augusto Collado and his family.
