Curtis Booker, aged 19, was tragically shot and killed on December 28, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was found in the early morning hours near the intersection of East Union and Ionia streets. Several gunshots were reported, and by the time law enforcement arrived, Booker had succumbed to his injuries. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office classified his death as a homicide and began investigating the case. Unfortunately, at the time, police did not have any suspect information and were actively seeking assistance from the community to find witnesses or any available surveillance footage that could help identify the shooter.
The incident was part of a disturbing trend of increasing gun violence affecting young people in Jacksonville during that year. Booker's death was one of many homicides involving teenagers, contributing to growing concerns about safety in the community. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward, either by contacting the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office directly or by submitting tips anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers, with rewards offered for any information leading to an arrest.
Booker's murder remains an open case, and local law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for assistance in solving the crime. They stress that community involvement is crucial in such investigations, and any new information, no matter how small, could potentially lead to progress in finding those responsible for this tragic loss.
