Se'Sawn Danford, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 4, 2014, in Mangonia Park, Florida. Se'Sawn was one of three teenagers shot in a Mangonia Park apartment on Australian Avenue. The other victims were 19-year-old Carley Chapman and 17-year-old Martavious Brown. The incident occurred in the Hampton Court Apartments, where neighbors reported hearing gunshots just after 10 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found Chapman and Brown dead at the scene, while Se'Sawn was critically wounded and later succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
Se'Sawn Danford was described as a happy and helpful individual who was involved in Junior ROTC and aspired to join the Marines. His family and friends remember him fondly for his kind nature and willingness to help others. The triple homicide shocked the community and left the families of the victims devastated. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and the motive for the shooting is still a mystery.
In the years following the murders, the families of the victims have continued to seek justice and closure. They have organized vigils and made public pleas for information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator(s). The pain of losing their loved ones is compounded by the lack of answers and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the case. Authorities have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, but as of now, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
The unsolved nature of the case has left a lasting impact on the community and the families involved. Se'Sawn's mother, Sharon Dunbar-Moore, and his father, David Danford, have expressed their enduring grief and hope for justice. They continue to hold onto the belief that one day, the person or persons responsible for the murders will be brought to justice, providing some measure of closure for the families.
