On October 31, 2024, 31-year-old Larry Richardson was found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds in the Longbranch area of Jacksonville, across the street from the 21st Street Food Store. Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded about 4:30 p.m.; JSO detectives determined Richardson suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head. Family members identified the victim as Larry Richardson, though the sheriff’s office had not formally confirmed identity in their statement.

Authorities are treating the incident as isolated and are actively searching for a suspect; no description or identity has been released. Richardson’s family has publicly appealed for help, with an aunt calling the perpetrator a coward and asking anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with tips is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

If anyone knew Larry or saw anything in the Longbranch area around 4:30 p.m. on October 31, please share information with investigators.