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A Jacksonville family is fervently seeking justice after Tayvon Sellers, a cherished father of four, was tragically shot outside his Arlington apartment. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect responsible for this senseless act.
On an early Sunday morning, the life of Tayvon Sellers, known for his devotion as a father, brother, and fiancé, was abruptly cut short. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on March 22 at the Gregory Cove Apartments located off Justina Road, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation reveals that Sellers, along with another individual, was outside the apartment complex when gunfire erupted. Sellers was discovered on the walkway and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other man, who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, managed to drive himself to seek medical attention. As of now, no arrests have been made.
Raveen Smith, Tayvon’s younger sister, fondly remembers him as the heart and soul of their family, emphasizing the profound void his absence has left. The family’s plea for answers and accountability continues as they await developments from the ongoing investigation.
Sellers’ younger sister, Raveen Smith, described her brother as the heart of the family.
“That’s my best friend,” she said. “That’s my first love.”
Smith said her brother was full of life and laughter, known for his silly sense of humor and his love of family dinners every Sunday at their mother’s house.
“He was love. He is like, the epitome of it,” she said. “He woke up every day dedicated to changing his life so he could be there for his girls.”
Family members say Sellers had been engaged to his longtime partner, Beonca Allen, and was planning to get married in November.
“I woke up to this man every day for the last nine years,” Allen said through tears. “Please, please, speak up.”
The family is now urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact police.
“We want you to go to somebody,” the family said. “Say something. Talk to these people. He was a father. He was a good guy, and he didn’t deserve any of this.”
“It was the devil’s work,” his younger sister added. “This was the work of evil.”
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active but has not released any new developments in identifying a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call JSO at (904) 630-0500 or send an anonymous tip to JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.