This information is not correct the person this case is referring to is named Devante Jackson this is not information on Devante Brown Jr.

MH,

Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. I have updated the case synopsis. Please review and let us know if you see any issues. You can either reply to this forum, submit a ticket or click on the Provide Information button on that case page.

Devante Raheem Brown Jr., a 23-year-old African American man from Jacksonville, Florida, was fatally shot on May 2, 2016, on Wilson Boulevard, a location noted for its history of violent crime. Details about the shooting are limited and the case remains unsolved. As of September 2023 his homicide had not been cleared, no arrests had been made, and no suspects were publicly identified.

Friends and family remembered him as loving, laid-back and caring, with a great sense of humor; he was nicknamed Smoke and ManMan and attended Baker County High School. The case was included in the second edition of Project: Cold Case’s playing cards to raise awareness and generate leads. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and accepts anonymous tips, with a possible cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Does anyone who knew Devante or who was in the Wilson Boulevard area that night have information to share?