Ramiek Tyshawn Young, 17, was shot multiple times and died after being found about 2:30 p.m. on May 27, 2021, on a sidewalk in the Durkeeville neighborhood of Jacksonville. He had traveled from Georgia to surprise his sister for her graduation. Initially treated as non-life-threatening, his condition worsened and he died at a hospital around 5 p.m. that same day.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrived after a ShotSpotter alert and canvassed the area for video and evidence but had no suspect information to release. Neighbors said they heard the shots and called the incident another random shooting in the area. The family described Ramiek as a caring, well-mannered teenager who was doing well in school and had recently started a job; his mother has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about what happened that afternoon, please come forward to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.