Edward James Whitehead, 81, was found shot and killed inside his home on Sargo Road in Atlantic Beach on the evening of May 31, 2018. A Navy veteran who served 21 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer, he later worked for Keebler and as a warehouse manager. He was active in First Baptist Church of Atlantic Beach and remembered for his love of gardening and support for local sports.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office discovered his body after a call about 9:30 p.m. Police said they were not looking for any suspects, a statement that conveyed there was no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation did not produce arrests or publicly identified suspects, and no litigation followed. The circumstances of the shooting remain unresolved.

If anyone knew Edward or has information about his death, please share what you can with investigators.