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Vigilante Murder: Florida (32218) Man Kills Registered Sex Offender, Calls It “Cool” – POLICE REPORT

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Jacksonville, Duval County (32218) – A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly murdering a registered sex offender and telling police he thought it was “cool” because of public hatred toward pedophiles, authorities said. The incident occurred in Jacksonville near Lem Turner Road, leaving the community shocked and divided over vigilante justice. Sheriff T.K. Waters emphasized that taking the law into one’s own hands is never justified, regardless of motive. The suspect faces first-degree murder charges as investigators continue gathering evidence. The victim’s identity has not been released, while authorities urge residents to report crimes to law enforcement rather than acting independently.

Vigilante Murder: Florida (32218) Man Kills Registered Sex Offender, Calls It “Cool” – POLICE REPORT

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: Florida man accused of murdering sex offender, bragged to police it was “cool.”

  • IMPACT: Victim dead; community divided over vigilante-style justice.

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Murder is never justified, regardless of motive,” – Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.

  • ACTION: Authorities urge residents not to take law into their own hands.

Impact Of Jacksonville, Duval County (32218)

  1. Precise Location:
    Jacksonville, Duval County (32218) – Near Lem Turner Road and Dunn Avenue.

  2. Community Connection:
    “It’s scary, but some say he did what others think,” – Robert King, gas station owner.

  3. Visual Proof:
    @JaxCrimeWatch – Taken at 8:40 PM on Lem Turner Rd

Exclusive Angle

  • WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
    Rising tensions as Florida faces growing debate over sex offender registry and vigilante actions.

  • DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:
    Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office incident report

Crisis Response

  • IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
    » Florida Victim Services: 1-800-226-6667
    » Jacksonville Crime Stoppers: 866-845-TIPS

  • OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
    “Leave justice to the courts, not the streets,”
    – Sheriff T.K. Waters, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Community Pulse

“VOTE: Do you think vigilante justice against sex offenders is ever justified?
👍 Yes, it’s deserved 👎 No, law must decide
Sound off in comments – officials monitoring feedback”

Update Log

  • 7:15 PM: Police respond to reports of a shooting near Lem Turner Rd.

  • 8:40 PM: Suspect arrested after admitting to killing sex offender.

  • 10:00 PM: Prosecutors confirm first-degree murder charges pending.

Alex
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