Edward Jones, 51, was killed by gunfire on Friday, March 14, 2014, in Petersburg, Virginia. A lifelong community member born August 23, 1962, he graduated Petersburg High School in 1981 and spent more than three decades in public service as an Emergency Medical Technician and firefighter for the City of Petersburg. He was also one of the first Black fire lieutenants for Chesterfield County EMS and served as a medic in the United States Navy Medical Corps.

Jones was a husband and father of five who was active at Good Shepherd Baptist Church and had been involved in walking in ministry with hopes of becoming a youth pastor, motivational speaker, and mentor to troubled youth. Reports list his death as a homicide; no details about the shooting, suspects, or arrests are provided.

If anyone remembers Edward Jones or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.