On April 18, 2023, at approximately 1:53 AM, a shooting incident occurred at the Boardwalk Apartments located in the 6400 block of 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL. The Pinellas Park Police Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers found that two adult males, Axel Gerardo Gilbert and Nuriyjha R. Jackson, had been engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire.
Both individuals fired shots at each other, resulting in injuries to both parties. Axel Gerardo Gilbert, 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Nuriyjha R. Jackson, 23 years old, was transported to a local hospital where he was in stable condition. Following the investigation, Jackson was charged with one count of manslaughter, a second-degree felony, and one count of violation of felony probation.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the Pinellas Park Police Department's dedicated team of detectives working to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. No additional information related to the criminal investigation is anticipated to be released at this time.
The public was assured that they were not in danger, and further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses. The incident highlights the tragic outcome of a verbal altercation that turned violent, resulting in the loss of a young life.
