Casey Goodson Jr., a 22-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, tragically lost his life to gun violence on January 1, 2023. His body was discovered in the 500 block of Ravensview Drive in Tallahassee, marking a somber start to the new year for the local community.
The circumstances surrounding Goodson's death remain unclear, and the case is currently under investigation by the Leon County Sheriff's Office.
As of late February 2023, no arrests had been made, and the authorities were actively seeking leads to solve this homicide case.
In response to the lack of progress in the investigation, Goodson's family and friends have taken action to raise awareness and demand justice. On February 24, 2023, they organized a rally at the intersection of Ravensview Drive and Highway 20 in Leon County. Demonstrators received support from passing motorists who honked their horns in solidarity.
Heather Strickland, Casey Goodson Jr.'s mother, has been at the forefront of efforts to find answers and bring closure to this tragic event. She has made public appeals for witnesses to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office has reached out to the community for assistance in their investigation. They are encouraging anyone with information related to Goodson's death to contact Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS. To incentivize cooperation, a cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for tips leading to the arrest of a suspect. Importantly, those who provide information can remain anonymous.
As the investigation continues, the community of Tallahassee and the Goodson family remain hopeful that justice will be served and that the circumstances surrounding Casey Goodson Jr.'s untimely death will be brought to light.
Citations:
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/family-friends-rally-in-leon-county-to-get-justice-for-casey-goodson-jr
https://gunmemorial.org/2023/01/01/casey-goodson-jr
