Seven-year-old Breon Dusse Allen was shot and killed on January 24, 2025, on Commonwealth Avenue on Jacksonville’s Westside. He was walking with his 21-year-old cousin, Lafayette Mango Jr., when a dark-colored vehicle — believed to be a Kia Soul — pulled up and multiple people exited and opened fire. Mango survived with serious wounds; Allen was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office described the attack as targeted and gang-related. The vehicle used in the shooting was recovered and the investigation produced multiple arrests. Four people — Keith Fields, Dannel Larkins, Keith Johnson and Zharod Sykes — were charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and attempted first-degree murder; later, two 17-year-olds, Donte McGhee and Tavaris Kelly, were arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy, and identified as the shooters.

Allen’s mother, Casheena Love, called him a superstar athlete and pledged to keep his memory alive. The community rallied to support the family and raise funds. The Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Breon or saw activity on Commonwealth Avenue that day, can you share what you know?