Jaheem Durant, 20, of Century, Florida, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on October 29, 2023. His body was located about 1:15 a.m. on a sidewalk along North Century Boulevard near Ramar Street, a short distance from a sheriff’s office sub-station and near railroad tracks. Investigators are treating the case as a homicide but have not determined whether the shooting occurred at the roadside or elsewhere; they are awaiting crime lab results and reviewing social media for leads.

Durant was a well-known local athlete who played defensive end for the Northview Chiefs and both defensive end and running back for the Flomaton Hurricanes, including Flomaton High School’s first-ever state championship team. He is survived by his parents, a sister named Antwonette who discovered his near-lifeless body, and a 2-year-old son, Jaheem Durant Jr. The family has expressed frustration over the lack of information and the community has called for a thorough investigation.

Anyone with information about what happened that night is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.