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Martaiz Deshawn McGruder, a 23-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was fatally shot in an incident involving a security guard at an illegal gambling facility. The event occurred when McGruder allegedly attempted to steal $5,000 from the manager of the illegal gaming room located in the Brentwood area of Jacksonville.

During the altercation, Earl Coleman, a 61-year-old security guard working at the site, intervened after hearing the manager yell for help. According to the report, McGrud ...Read More

Victim Details

Martaiz McGruder

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

FL

2023-12-23

23

Martaiz

McGruder

Yes

04/26/2026