James C. Bolden III, a 24-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, was fatally shot on the evening of April 3, 2024, in front of the Walgreens at 5990 Townsend Road. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel responded around 8 p.m.; first responders pronounced Bolden dead at the scene after finding him with multiple gunshot wounds.

A 21-year-old man, Sameer Jamal Ramesar, surrendered to police shortly after the shooting by walking up to an officer as a perimeter was being established. Investigators spoke with several witnesses, reviewed surveillance video, and consulted the State Attorney’s Office; Ramesar was charged with second-degree murder. The JSO says the investigation remains ongoing and is asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

Bolden, born December 27, 1999, has been remembered by family and the community in an obituary and tributes shared after his death. If anyone has information about what happened that evening, please contact Jacksonville law enforcement.