James Nicholas Mulkey, a 39-year-old resident of Opa-locka, Florida, died on June 5, 2024, as a result of a shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. on York Street, between Northwest 26 and 24 avenues in the northwestern part of Miami-Dade County.
Mulkey was found deceased at the scene, and his death was part of a series of homicides reported in Miami-Dade County during the first week of June 2024. Crime Stoppers identified him as one of the 39 homicide victims in the county up to that point in the year.
James Nicholas Mulkey was born on May 5, 1985, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a skilled barber and had a passion for music and a special sense of humor. He is survived by his two sons, Angelo and Davian, his parents Lucy Gomez and Jimmy Mulkey, his sister Tanya, and other family members including his aunt Claudia and cousins Michelle and Jennifer. Many friends also mourn his loss, remembering him as a good-hearted person.
A gathering of family and friends was held on June 14, 2024, at Boyd-Panciera’s University Drive Chapel in Pembroke Pines, Florida, to pay their respects and celebrate his life. The service included a Tributes of a Lifetime ceremony at 3:00 p.m.
As of the current date, there is no information available regarding any suspects, arrests, or trials related to James Nicholas Mulkey's death, indicating that the case remains unsolved.