On October 14, 2016, Alfred Lance III, aged 29, was shot and killed at the Kings Trail Apartments complex located on Toledo Road, Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred around 9:20 pm when police were called to respond to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Lance on the side of the road, where paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. There is no clear information regarding the motive behind the shooting, and no suspects have been identified.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has been seeking assistance from the community to gather any information related to the case.
This homicide took place at Kings Trail Apartments, a property owned by Tzadik Acquisitions LLC, which has been noted for being in a high-crime area. After the incident, Tzadik faced a negligence lawsuit filed by Lance's estate, partly due to issues regarding a gap in insurance coverage for the complex. The property management firm claimed that its insurance broker failed to properly secure coverage for the premises, leading to a costly situation when they were required to contribute significantly to the lawsuit settlement. This legal battle highlighted the shortcomings in the insurance policies related to the property, specifically regarding the risks and liabilities of such locations.
Despite efforts by law enforcement and the involvement of Crime Stoppers, the case remains unsolved, and authorities are still appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for Lance’s death. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage community members to come forward, either directly or anonymously, to provide any clues that could help solve this tragic crime.
