Deonte Rashad Allen was 19 when he was shot and killed on February 24, 2016, on Line Street in the New Town area of Jacksonville, Florida. He was found next to a bicycle with severe gunshot wounds; a neighbor heard noises that sounded like firecrackers and saw Allen try to get on a truck before collapsing. He was taken to UF Health and later died of his injuries.

No gun was recovered at the scene. Investigators said Allen may have been involved in a confrontation before the shooting and reported several cars leaving the area around the time, but no suspect vehicles were identified and no arrests have been announced. Residents described a neighborhood already suffering repeated shootings and assaults, and some expressed fear and frustration at the lack of accountability.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Deonte, witnessed the incident, or saw vehicles leaving Line Street that night, please share what you know.