Johnnel Jr. Johnson was 18 when he was shot and killed during a house party on Dawnridge Road South in Jacksonville on April 26, 2015. The gathering was a graduation celebration for First Coast High School students; a dispute at the party escalated into gunfire and Johnnel was hit multiple times.

Johnnel’s mother, Katani Pollydore, recalls him as someone who tried to help others and who didn’t bother anyone, remembering moments such as his senior prom picture. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office named Khalil Bradley as a person of interest because of an alleged rivalry with Johnnel, but witnesses have not provided evidence sufficient to charge anyone. The sheriff’s office continues to ask for tips and urges anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone at that party or anyone who knew Johnnel has information that could identify the shooter, please come forward to assist the investigation.