Jamel Valentino Taylor, 29, was fatally shot outside a BP on Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff in Jacksonville on March 19, 2025. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says multiple firearms were involved, one other person was injured, and Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have said the incident does not appear to be gang-related but have not identified any suspects or released further details.

Taylor was a devoted father of five. Family and friends gathered at the Mayport Jetties to mourn and remember him; loved ones described him as warm and present in his community. His girlfriend, Tara Knoop, and others have spoken about the impact on his children and the family’s determination to see justice.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or [email protected]. Did anyone in the community witness the shooting or see suspicious activity near the BP that night?