Cecil Coleman, aged 34, was killed in a drive-by shooting on January 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred in the Arlington area, where both Cecil and another victim were struck by gunfire. The victims were taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, where Coleman was pronounced dead. The other victim survived after undergoing surgery. Authorities have linked the shooting to gang-related activities, and a suspect was eventually arrested after turning himself in.
Despite the arrest, this tragic event remains emblematic of Jacksonville’s ongoing struggle with violent crime during that period.
