Over the weekend, a disturbing incident unfolded in Jacksonville, Florida, as a 20-year-old man, Justin Golden, was taken into custody by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Golden is facing charges of aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide following the tragic death of an 8-month-old boy.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday morning when Golden was driving with a female passenger and the infant. An argument ensued between Golden and the woman, leading to a shocking turn of events at an intersection.
Golden reportedly stopped the car, removed the baby from the vehicle, and placed him on the road before driving away. Tragically, as he fled the scene, Golden struck the infant, resulting in fatal injuries.
Authorities have confirmed that Golden is the father of the deceased child. While it remains unclear if the female passenger was the baby's mother, witnesses described a heartbreaking scene with the baby boy bleeding and a woman attempting to comfort him.
Markin Barnes, a local business owner who witnessed the aftermath, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic event, emphasizing the emotional turmoil experienced by those present at the scene.
Golden was swiftly apprehended and booked into the Duval County Jail on Saturday evening, where he remains in custody. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office's traffic homicide detectives are actively investigating the case to uncover all details surrounding the incident.
In a statement, the sheriff's office affirmed their commitment to seeking justice for the infant, emphasizing collaboration with the State Attorney's Office to ensure accountability in this heartbreaking situation.
