Tommy Howard Spells was 22 when he was killed on November 26, 2014, in the Grand Park area of Jacksonville, near West 23rd and Division Street. Police say a mid-sized grey sedan drove by while he was walking and an occupant fired multiple shots, striking him in the side. He was taken to UF Health with life-threatening injuries and died soon after.

Family described Tommy as a loving, cheerful young man not involved in trouble and say he was an innocent bystander. His mother, Harriet Jackson, and neighbors held a vigil at the scene and urged anyone with information to come forward. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has investigated the shooting but, as of this account, no arrests have been announced and the suspects remain unidentified.

Anyone who knew Tommy or who has information about the shooting near West 23rd and Division Street is asked to contact investigators.