On July 27, 2023, David Jackson, a 41-year-old man, was shot and killed at the Goldelm at Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry, Florida. The incident occurred during a heated argument between Jackson and his girlfriend's nephew, 22-year-old Joel Thomas Ferrer.
According to the police, the argument began when Ferrer was mishandling a gun, and Jackson confronted him. The confrontation escalated into a fight, and Ferrer fired his gun at Jackson, hitting him several times.
After the shooting, Ferrer fled the scene.
When police arrived at the apartment complex, they found Jackson injured and transported him to the hospital, where he later died. The police have issued a warrant for Ferrer's arrest, charging him with second-degree murder. As of the latest reports, Ferrer remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous." Law enforcement is actively searching for him and has urged Ferrer to turn himself in to resolve the incident.
The shooting was reported by a neighbor who called 911, describing hearing gunshots and screaming in the apartment complex. The police are continuing their search for Ferrer and are seeking any information that could lead to his capture.
