Chauncey McNair, aged 32, was shot and killed on January 16, 2017, in the Tallulah neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Lynton Street, off Norwood Avenue. McNair was discovered by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office lying in the road with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital later that morning.
Chauncey McNair was well-known in his community, where he went by the nickname "Pasco."
His death has remained unsolved, with authorities appealing to the public for information. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for anyone who can provide relevant leads, emphasizing that tips can be given anonymously. The lack of eyewitness accounts or significant leads has left the case open, and the investigation has not yet yielded substantial results.
Following his tragic death, a funeral service was held at the Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, where family and friends gathered to remember Chauncey's life. He was interred at Restlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, marking the final resting place for a young man whose death remains a painful and unresolved event for those who knew him.