On July 6, 2024, Anthony G. Maxwell Jr., 39, of Jacksonville, was found fatally shot after his vehicle crashed into a building on Myrtle Avenue. Officers who responded to the crash determined Maxwell had been shot multiple times, injuries that led to the collision. He was transported by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

Detectives from the Homicide and Crime Scene Units identified a suspect in the investigation. A family member, 57-year-old Anthony Brooks, was interviewed by authorities and arrested on July 9, 2024, on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case was resolved quickly following the investigation.

If anyone witnessed the crash on Myrtle Avenue or has information about Maxwell’s movements that day, please share what you know.