On November 16, 2007, Crandall "Jack" Reed, aged 51, was tragically murdered in Jacksonville, Florida, while working as a taxi driver. Reed had pulled his Yellow Cab into the parking lot of the Boy Scouts of America building on Edgewood Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. An unknown vehicle pulled in front of Reed's taxi in what appeared to be an attempt to block him in. Realizing something was wrong, Reed tried to drive away, but an individual jumped out of the vehicle and began shooting.
Reed managed to drive several blocks to a convenience store before collapsing on the steering wheel, where police later found him following reports of gunfire in the area.
Despite Reed's efforts to escape, he died shortly after being transported to a local hospital. He was remembered as a U.S. Navy veteran who served for 20 years and was also known for being dedicated to his work and his family, especially his grandchildren. Reed's widow, Terri, spoke publicly about the profound impact his death had on her, calling him the "love of her life" and expressing her desire for justice. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has not identified any suspects in the case and has appealed to the public for information that could help solve the crime.
This case remains unsolved, and law enforcement, along with community organizations like Project Cold Case, continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. There are rewards available for tips that lead to an arrest, including a reward offered by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Authorities emphasize that community involvement is crucial in bringing justice to Reed and his family, and solving this tragic case would bring some measure of closure to those who knew and loved him.
