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“I can’t sleep. I can’t eat.”; Mother mourns son killed in Arlington

According to the reports, Maurice Anderson, 33, was shot and killed in a home. Deputies said three were found shot inside a home on Mansion Road near Sandhurst Road South after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night.

mourns son killed in Arlington

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, two other men were in life-threatening conditions after the shooting whereas Anderson died in the shooting.

Maurice Anderson’s mother, Kim Anderson, is completely moved by the early demise of her son. “I can’t sleep. I can’t eat. I can’t do anything. I want my baby,” she said. “I just want them to find out who took him from us. He didn’t deserve that at all,” she added. “If anybody knows anything, please come forward so we can find out who took him. All I want is to get justice for my son.”

Maurice Anderson leaves behind three children. The record shows including the victims of Wednesday evening’s triple shooting, 13 people have been shot in the Arlington area in just over a week.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

 

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Leanza Cornett died at the age of 49 on Wednesday

Leanza Cornett, former Miss Florida and later crowned Miss America in 1993 died on Wednesday due to a head injury. News Reports say she sustained a head injury on Oct. 12.

Leanza Cornett died at the age

As per the data, Cornett was born in Virginia but raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1989. She made appearances in television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Weeds and Saved by the Bell: The New Class.

“Leanza had a bright and beautiful spirit and her laugh was infectious. We know she meant so much to so many, including all of you,” the organization said. “We are devastated by this sudden loss in our Miss America family and we are deeply sorry for her family and close friends for their loss.”

Reports say Cornett leaves behind two children – Avery Steines, 16, and Kai Steines, 18. May her departed soul rest in peace!

Miss America Organization made a post that says:

It is with great sadness the Miss America Organization relays the news our beloved Miss America and friend, Leanza Cornett, has passed away.

Leanza had a bright and beautiful spirit and her laugh was infectious. We know she meant so much to so many, including all of you.

We are devastated by this sudden loss in our Miss America family and we are deeply sorry for her family and close friends for their loss.

At the moment, we do not have any further information regarding a service for Leanza and we ask that you please respect her family during this difficult time. Hold on tight to those you love today. Time is certainly precious.

With much love,
The MAO Team

 

 

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77-year-old man killed crossing Southside Boulevard

Recently released reports say a 77-year-old man died after he was struck by a car on Southside Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the deadly incident happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday night.

crossing Southside Boulevard

According to the reports, on two blocks south of Beach Boulevard, the old man was walking his bicycle across the highway at Cargal Street. Troopers say he was struck by a southbound Hyundai sedan.

The FHP is doing further investigation about the crash. The FHP report said the car had a green light and the victim failed to yield to traffic. No more details have been released until now. Stay Updated!

 

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22-year-old woman arrested after teen shot in Riverside

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, a teen was hospitalized after being shot multiple times and had some serious injuries. Records show Jacksonville police took into custody after being called to a reported shooting Monday afternoon in Riverside.

22-year-old woman arrested

Aminah Jackson, 22, is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and resisting police. In the report, she was listed as being homeless.

As per the reports, Jackson was ordered held on a $110,000 bond. Court records show she has prior arrests for shoplifting, resisting police, and trespassing.

Police investigated the witnesses. Sahara Graft who was on her porch when she heard gunshots said, “I looked down the street and I saw a boy on the ground, and I saw a person running away, and I was really confused because it was the middle of the day.”

However, no charges were listed on the report in connection to the teen’s shooting. The investigation is still ongoing.

 

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