On August 19, 2023, Jarkevis Canada, a 24-year-old man from Sanford, Florida, was fatally shot. When police arrived at the scene, they found Canada lying in a parking lot, having been shot in the chest. He was subsequently taken to a hospital but did not survive.
The incident led to a manhunt for the suspect, identified as Marquez Henderson, who is Canada's cousin. Henderson, 26 years old, was accused of shooting Canada.
Following the incident, neighbors and police urged Henderson to turn himself in.
On August 30, 2023, Marquez Henderson was arrested in Volusia County, Florida, in connection with Canada's death. Henderson was indicted by a Seminole Grand Jury on September 27, 2023, for First-Degree Premeditated Murder in relation to Canada's killing.
The case against Henderson is ongoing, with the indictment marking a significant step in the legal proceedings. The community and authorities continue to address the aftermath of the tragic event, emphasizing the need for justice and resolution in the wake of Canada's death.
