Jordan "Keke" Davis, a 25-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 18, 2016, following a shooting incident that occurred the previous night. Davis was shot in the chest and left forearm at a residence in the 800 block of Northwest 15th Avenue in Ocala. He was found lying on the ground at the entrance to the Dollar General parking lot, about a block north of the crime scene.
Despite being rushed to Ocala Regional Medical Center, Davis succumbed to his injuries the next morning.
The investigation into Davis's death revealed that he and his cousin, Keith Boone, were both shot by John Anthony "Squirrel" Moore. Boone, who was also shot in the chest, survived the incident. According to Boone, the shooting occurred shortly after he arrived at the property and began speaking with Davis. Within moments, Moore began firing, hitting Davis first. Both Davis and Boone attempted to flee the scene, with Boone being picked up by a passing driver and taken to the hospital. Boone later informed the police that there were no words exchanged before the shooting, and he believed the attack was related to an earlier argument between Davis and Moore.
The crime scene investigation uncovered two cars with bullet holes and 11 spent 40-caliber shell casings. Moore fled to Georgia to avoid arrest but was apprehended on October 27, 2016, by the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force in Pearson, Georgia. He was subsequently booked into the Marion County Jail on November 3, 2016, where he has remained incarcerated.
Moore, who has a criminal record dating back to 1995, was found guilty of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder by a Marion County jury. His criminal history includes charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of cocaine, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Moore faces a prison term of 25 years to life for his convictions, with a sentencing date yet to be set. The case highlights the tragic consequences of gun violence and the enduring impact on the families and communities involved.
