Hagos Gebreagziabher, a 41-year-old Ethiopian immigrant and owner of Family Food Store, was shot and killed on May 25, 2009, outside his convenience store in the 2100 block of West 13th Street in Northwest Jacksonville. The attack happened late at night as he was closing; witnesses said shots came from across the street and struck him. He died at the scene while his wife, who was with him and uninjured, saw two people running away.

The motive remains unclear. Some have suggested retaliation linked to prior neighborhood disputes involving youths; others have proposed a robbery attempt, but the family said nothing appeared to have been taken. No arrests have been announced and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information. First Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips. If anyone knew Hagos, saw activity near West 13th Street that night, or has information that could help, please share it with investigators.