Christopher Travis Jones, 37, of Starke, Florida, was shot and killed outside Auntie Lili’s Daycare on West Washington Street on July 25, 2025. Deputies with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office found him gravely wounded in the parking area near the daycare and Bradford County High School; he was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. Witnesses reported multiple shots and emergency calls came in just before 6 p.m.

Investigators quickly focused on Mindy Michelle Osteen, 34, the children’s mother. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Osteen arriving within minutes of Jones, and authorities say Jones identified her as the shooter before he died. Osteen allegedly remained at the scene, reportedly told deputies she had acted in self-defense, and was also recorded as shouting You got to die at the victim during the attack. Authorities recovered a handgun they believe was used and charged Osteen with first-degree murder plus aggravated child abuse and weapons offenses; reports say no other suspects are being sought.

Memorials and obituaries describe Jones as a devoted father. Does anyone have information about the moments leading up to the confrontation that evening?