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Man Arrested in Murder of 2-Year-Old
March 24, 2026
Steven Dodson Jr., 21, is in custody.


Just before midnight on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Dodson was involved in a dispute at an apartment on Labelle Street near Cassat Avenue. During that incident, he shot and killed a 2-year-old boy.

Dodson ran away before police arrived, but thanks to the relentless work of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals, less than 24 hours later, he has been located and arrested.

He is facing charges including:
  • Murder
  • Attempted Murder
  • Child Endangerment
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
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