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Teen Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Father
December 03, 2025
Syr Williams, 17, is behind bars after he killed his father on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

District 4 patrol officers responded to a stabbing at a home on Wheeler Avenue near Blanding Boulevard just before 7 p.m. When officers arrived, they found Jervas Williams with multiple stab wounds. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Homicide detectives began their investigation, reviewing the evidence and interviewing those at the house. Detectives quickly identified Williams’ son, Syr Williams, as his attacker.

The suspect was arrested in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

To access the arrest reports and booking photos, please visit the Published Media Requests page on JSO's Public Records Portal and search "M493193" in the Reference No. section. 

To view the post regarding this case on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links: Facebook | Instagram | X
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