Glen Arnold Bess, a 24-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, was fatally shot on January 9, 2023. The incident occurred in Northwest Jacksonville, specifically on Baldwin Street. Bess was one of two people wounded in the shooting, although the identity of the other person has not been disclosed.
At the time of his death, Bess was a hard-working individual who served as a UPS supervisor. He had recently celebrated his birthday and had a newborn daughter.
Family members described him as a very giving person who would help anyone in need.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting but has not announced any arrests or identified any potential suspects as of the latest reports. The community is urged to provide any information they may have, with the option to call the Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida.
Funeral services for Glen Bess were held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Church of God Sanctuary of Praise, located at 5755 Soutel Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. The service was scheduled for 11:00 AM, honoring the life of a young man who had much to look forward to before his tragic death.
