Taurean Djuan Pitts was 25 when he was killed on August 2, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was found with a fatal gunshot wound at the Canterbury Gardens Apartments at 1591 S Lane Ave. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office treated the death as a homicide, but no suspect has been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Investigators reported few details about the events leading up to the shooting; there were limited eyewitness accounts and scant physical evidence, and the case has seen little advancement. After his death, Pitts’ family suffered further distress when his body was transferred to a non-refrigerated facility and showed severe decomposition, prompting questions and public concern about the funeral home’s handling.

Anyone with information about Taurean Pitts, his movements on August 2, 2014, or the circumstances at Canterbury Gardens Apartments is asked to come forward.