Byron W. Walker, 41, was shot multiple times on the Northside of Jacksonville on May 23, 2024, at about 9:45 p.m. The shooting occurred in the 10500 block of Maidstone Cove Drive. He was taken to UF Health Hospital in Jacksonville, where he later died of his injuries.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers found Walker at the scene and detectives from the Homicide and Crime Scene units opened an investigation. One person was detained and taken to the Police Memorial Building for questioning, but the circumstances of the shooting and the relationships among those involved have not been made clear. Authorities called the incident isolated and said there was no additional threat to the community.

The JSO is working with the Medical Examiner’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office, and asked anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. If anyone knew Byron Walker or witnessed the shooting, can you share what you saw or know that could help the investigation?