On July 13, 2007, 17-year-old Abdul Bland was killed in Jacksonville, Florida. His death remains unsolved and is listed in the Project Cold Case database as authorities continue to seek information.

Jacksonville was experiencing rising gun violence and an increasing homicide rate at that time, and Bland’s case is one of many from that period for which no public arrests or significant leads have been announced. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone with information about Bland’s death to come forward.

If anyone knew Abdul, saw something in Jacksonville around July 13, 2007, or has information that might help investigators, please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.