Carlos Alberto Nieves-Rivera, a 31-year-old man, was fatally shot in his apartment in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 22, 2025. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Firestone Road, directly across from Westside High School. According to reports, Nieves-Rivera was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside his residence. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene shortly after their arrival.
Authorities quickly identified and arrested a suspect in connection with the
murder. The alleged perpetrator, 16-year-old Alex Reddice, was charged with murder and robbery. Reddice, a student at Westside High School, was reportedly among a group of teenagers who frequently visited Nieves-Rivera’s apartment before school. Witnesses stated that the victim often allowed neighborhood boys to gather at his home, sometimes providing them with small amounts of marijuana. Nieves-Rivera had recently expressed concerns about the frequency of these visits and had planned to ask the teenagers to stop coming over so often.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, but reports indicate that an altercation occurred between Reddice and Nieves-Rivera on the morning of the incident. The details of this confrontation have not been fully disclosed. However, law enforcement officials discovered a significant quantity of marijuana, cash, and other illegal narcotics in Nieves-Rivera’s apartment during their investigation. Witnesses at the scene identified Reddice as the shooter, leading to his swift arrest.
Following the shooting, Westside High School was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure due to police activity in the area. Authorities emphasized that the crime was not directly related to the school itself. The lockdown was lifted later that morning after law enforcement secured the scene and ensured the safety of students and staff.
The case against Reddice is ongoing, with legal proceedings expected to determine the full extent of his involvement and potential sentencing. Investigators continue to examine the events leading up to the shooting, including the nature of Nieves-Rivera’s interactions with the teenagers who frequented his home. The tragic incident has raised concerns about youth involvement in violent crime and the broader implications of drug-related activities within the community.
