On October 31, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in the death of 31-year-old Larry Richardson. The incident took place in the Longbranch area, where Richardson was found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), officers were dispatched to the scene around 4:30 p.m., responding to a report of an unresponsive man across the street from the 21st Street Food Store.
Family members identified the victim as Larry Richardson, although JSO did not officially confirm his identity. Richardson's death was attributed to at least one gunshot wound to the head, as determined by JSO detectives. The authorities have classified the incident as isolated, and investigators are currently searching for the suspect, whose identity and description remain unknown.
The family of Larry Richardson is seeking justice and appealing to the community for assistance. Richardson’s aunt, Valerie Thomas, expressed her grief and frustration, calling the perpetrator a coward and urging anyone with information to come forward. Another aunt, who wished to remain anonymous, also pleaded for community involvement, emphasizing the need to stop the cycle of violence and encourage people to speak up if they have any information about the incident.
The JSO is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500, email [email protected], or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS. The community is being encouraged to help in bringing the perpetrator to justice and in preventing further violence.
