On September 27, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in the death of 6-year-old Mi'King Sims. The incident took place early in the morning at the Hollybrook Homes Apartments in the Lackawanna area of Jacksonville. According to reports, a triple shooting occurred at the apartment complex, where officers were called just after 1:45 a.m. to respond to a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, police found a man and two children with gunshot wounds.
The children, who were asleep in their beds, were hit by a single bullet, which killed Mi'King Sims and injured a 12-year-old. All three victims were taken to the hospital, where Mi'King Sims succumbed to his injuries. The man and the 12-year-old suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
The shooting is believed to have been committed by a man who ran from the complex on foot, and as of the latest reports, the shooter remains at large. The community is deeply affected by this incident, with many expressing their distress and trauma. The security agency contracted for the property, Proteus Protective Services, has increased their presence and is providing additional support to the families and children in the area.
Mi'King Sims's death marks the ninth child to be shot and killed in Jacksonville since the beginning of 2023 and the fourth such incident in September alone. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is urging the community to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrator and solve the crime.
Funeral arrangements for Mi'King Sims were handled by Q. L. Douglas Funeral Home, with visitation and funeral services taking place in early October. The community and family are still grappling with the loss of this young life, and efforts continue to ensure justice is served and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
