Maleek Parks was 15 when he was shot and killed in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 1, 2007. The shootings occurred during a wave of violence on the west side of the city, with gunfire reported at two different locations; Maleek was one of two people who died that night. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded and sought witness help, but investigators developed few leads and the case remains unsolved.

Maleek’s name is listed among Jacksonville’s cold cases and groups such as Project Cold Case have publicized his story to keep attention on the investigation. Authorities have asked residents to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers with information; anonymous tips and reward offers have been part of that appeal. If anyone knew Maleek or has information about the shootings on October 1, 2007, please contact law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.