Steven Lackey, 67, was found shot to death at his Hyde Park home in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 12, 2022. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call; officers reported hearing a gunshot inside the house. Eric Lackey, 44, emerged from the residence armed and reportedly raised the weapon at police, who fired and critically wounded him. Eric fell into a coma.

Family members described Steven as a loving, longtime electrician who served in the Navy, later worked for the city of Jacksonville, and participated in a Star Trek recreation group in Kingsland, Georgia. Sons Adam and John said Steven had health problems Adam helped manage. The family also recounted a history of violence: Eric had previously been charged with aggravated battery against Steven, an attack that caused facial fractures and a head gash requiring staples. The family had urged Eric to get mental health treatment but say he did not.

The shooting is being seen against a backdrop of past abuse and unresolved family conflict. Does anyone have information about Steven, Eric, or the Hyde Park neighborhood that could shed light on what led up to that day?