Gregory Joel Merritt, 63, was one of three people found dead after a shooting at a home on Bridges Road in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 15, 2023. Merritt and his wife, Uneeda Hardy, plus a family friend, were discovered deceased inside the residence following the incident. The couple had lived in that home for more than two decades.

Authorities say the violence arose from a family dispute involving the couple’s grandson, Ja-Darrius Jones. Jones was arrested after a brief pursuit in the area and charged with second-degree murder. Neighbors reported shock and grief, and the case prompted calls for community attention to family conflicts that can escalate into deadly violence.

If anyone knew the Merritts or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please come forward.