Michael Little, aged 49, was found dead on October 27, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was one of two victims in a double homicide that took place near West 29th and Stuart Street in the Moncrief area of Jacksonville. According to reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, both Michael Little and another individual, Dorian Brown Sr., were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Following an investigation, the Jacksonville police arrested 26-year-old Don Juan Powell Jr. in connection to the murders. Powell was charged with two counts of second-degree murder as well as possession of a firearm by a felon. Authorities believe that Powell may have been involved in other crimes, though they have not released details regarding those allegations. Police have continued to request assistance from the public for any additional information that might help resolve the case or further implicate Powell in related criminal activities.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has made data from this and other homicides publicly available through their open data and transparency portals, which are part of ongoing efforts to engage the community in solving violent crimes.