Killian Barnette, 22, was shot and killed on April 18, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was found near the roadway on New Kings Road with a gunshot wound to his torso, taken to a hospital, and later died. Law enforcement reports say Barnette had been in a physical altercation shortly before the shooting; witnesses described the suspect drawing a firearm and shooting Barnette once before fleeing.

Authorities identified 23-year-old Sergio Espada as the suspect and located and detained him in Orlando six days after the incident. Espada was extradited to Jacksonville and booked into the Duval County jail; he faces a second-degree murder charge. Barnette’s family and community remember him as a bright, loving person who enjoyed sports and the outdoors.

If anyone witnessed the altercation on New Kings Road or has additional information that could help the investigation, please come forward.