James Nicholas Mulkey, 39, of Opa-locka, Florida, was fatally shot on June 5, 2024. The shooting occurred around 11:05 p.m. on York Street between Northwest 26 and 24 avenues in northwest Miami-Dade County, and Mulkey was found deceased at the scene. His death was one of a cluster of homicides in Miami-Dade County during the first week of June 2024; Crime Stoppers listed him among 39 county homicide victims through that point in the year.

Born May 5, 1985, in Fort Lauderdale, Mulkey worked as a barber, enjoyed music, and was remembered for his sense of humor. He is survived by two sons, Angelo and Davian; his parents Lucy Gomez and Jimmy Mulkey; his sister Tanya; and extended family including his aunt Claudia and cousins Michelle and Jennifer. A gathering to celebrate his life was held June 14, 2024, at Boyd-Panciera’s University Drive Chapel in Pembroke Pines with a Tributes of a Lifetime ceremony.

No information about suspects, arrests, or charges has been reported, and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew James or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist investigators.