On September 23, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at the JTB Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including 3-year-old Kae’Lynn Matthews. Kae’Lynn, along with 24-year-old Keonte Johnson and 23-year-old Jaquann Mitchell, were shot and killed at the apartment complex.
The victims were visiting the property on the night of the incident and were not involved in any wrongdoing.
The families of the victims have since filed wrongful death lawsuits against the apartment complex, alleging negligence on the part of the property owners and managers. The lawsuits contend that the deaths could have been prevented if proper security measures had been in place.
According to the families and their attorney, the apartment complex had several security deficiencies, including broken gates and a lack of security guards. These lapses in security are cited as critical factors that contributed to the tragic events.
As of the current date, no arrests have been made in connection with the shootings. The case remains unsolved, and the families continue to seek damages and accountability from the apartment complex, emphasizing the need for reasonable security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
