Deputies search for person who killed 7-year-old Florida boy

Tashawn Gallon fatally shot Sunday night in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Investigators are asking the public for help in finding the person who fatally shot a 7-year-old Florida boy.

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said in a tweet that his agency is "going to move heaven and earth, and kick in a few doors" to find the person who shot Tashawn Gallon on Sunday night.

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Sheriff's officials said multiple witnesses are not cooperating with police about the incident that led to the shooting.

Williams said the boy was outside a house with about five people who were drinking and smoking marijuana when gunshots rang out from a passing vehicle.

He said 23-year-old Dominique Trevonn Demetrius Holcomb was injured, but isn't cooperating with authorities.

 


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