Frank Harrity

Frank Harrity, a 32-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on April 26, 2012, while relaxing on the front porch of his home. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on West 10th Street on Jacksonville's Northside. According to reports, Harrity was spending the evening with friends when an unrelated gunfight erupted nearby. A dark-colored vehicle approached two individuals walking down the street and opened fire on them. In response, the pedestrians pulled out weapons and fired back at the vehicle. Unfortunately, one of the bullets struck Harrity, who was an innocent bystander, and he later died at Shands Hospital due to his injuries.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office classified Harrity's death as a tragic case of being caught in crossfire. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the vehicle or individuals involved to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers to encourage witnesses to speak out. Despite initial testimonies, the investigation has struggled to gain further traction, and Harrity's murder remains unsolved.

Project Cold Case has continued to highlight Harrity's case, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving such tragedies. The organization works to bring attention to unsolved homicides like Harrity's, providing advocacy and support to the families of victims. The unresolved nature of the case leaves Harrity's loved ones without closure, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office remains committed to pursuing any new leads that may help bring justice to his family.