Douglas Timothy Davidson Jr., 33, was found dead from a gunshot wound at a home in the 3900 block of Deerwood Circle in Pace, Florida, on January 1, 2023. The death was described as a domestic violence incident. His wife, 32-year-old Chloe Davidson, a former cadet with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, has been charged with First Degree Felony Homicide and Second Degree Felony Weapons Offense and is being held in the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond.

Davidson worked for Florida Power & Light and was active in the Pace Athletic Recreation Association, serving as a coach and board member. He is survived by three sons, Khai, Dawson, and Jack, his parents Brenda and Douglas Davidson Sr., and extended family including an aunt Leigh, uncle Scott Dunbar, and grandparents. The community and PARA have expressed deep sorrow and support for his family and young children.

If anyone knew Doug through PARA, his work, or the community and can share information about the events leading up to January 1, please come forward.