Abdul Hakeem Van Croskey, 24, of Ocala, Florida, was shot and killed in the early hours of January 1, 2023. Officers from the Ocala Police Department responded to a shooting near NW 12th Avenue and NW 7th Street; Van Croskey was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency medical efforts.

The investigation remains active. Police say they are using witness statements and surveillance footage to reconstruct the events and have not announced any arrests or identified suspects. Family and friends have expressed grief and the community has urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone was in the area of NW 12th Avenue and NW 7th Street that night or has surveillance footage or details that could help, please contact the Ocala Police Department.