On December 22, 2024, 37-year-old JD Jones Jr. from Homestead, Florida, was fatally shot in an incident that also left a 25-year-old man critically injured. The Miami-Dade Police Department reported that officers initially responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Southwest 265th Street and 138th Court around 9:15 p.m., but found no immediate evidence of a shooting.
Approximately 30 minutes later, a vehicle carrying the two gunshot victims arrived at a gas station near Southwest 112th Avenue and 248th Street in the Princeton area of southwest Miami-Dade. A customer alerted a nearby police officer, who provided aid until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victim was transported to Jackson South Medical Center in critical but stable condition.
As of now, authorities have not publicly identified the surviving victim. The Miami-Dade Police Department has not released information regarding any arrests or identified suspects in connection with the shooting. Investigators are actively seeking information and urging witnesses to come forward by contacting Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
In the wake of Jones's death, an online memorial page has been created, allowing friends and family to light virtual candles and share memories. The page notes that Jones was known by the nickname "JahDah," was a father, and worked as an entrepreneur. As of the latest update, 31 candles have been lit in his memory.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying those responsible for Jones's death. No further details have been released at this time.
