Crime
Video shows moments Dejuane Hayden shot and killed by Jacksonville police officer Bradley Griffitts
This marks the second officer-involved shooting for Griffitts.
Jacksonville, Florida – A 30-year-old man, identified as Dejuane Aki Hayden, was fatally shot by a Jacksonville sheriff’s officer on Thursday.
The incident occurred around 4 PM in the 2900 block of Justina Road.
According to Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, officers were conducting surveillance in the area when they observed three men, including Hayden, engaging in suspicious behavior involving firearms and potential drug transactions.
As officers approached the three men, two of them complied with their commands.
However, Hayden fled on foot while carrying a pistol. An officer pursued him, repeatedly warning him to drop the weapon.
The officer fired four shots at Hayden, striking him once. Hayden fell to the ground but then stood up and continued to flee, jumping over a wall.
Officers apprehended Hayden and provided medical aid due to his injuries.
He was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to his wounds.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recovered a firearm from the suspect who was killed and another firearm from one of the other suspects.
The third suspect was found to be carrying an airsoft gun.
This is the fifth officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville this year.
The officer involved in the shooting has been identified as Bradley Griffitts. This marks the second officer-involved shooting for Griffitts.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.