The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says that the suspect was already in jail for unrelated charges.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A suspect has been arrested after being connected to a shooting where an 18-year-old was killed, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, officers responded to the Vista Landing Apartment Complex on Cleveland Road after reports of multiple people being shot.
Upon arrival, JSO says that four individuals were located with gunshot wounds. Of the four, three were transported to a local hospital; however, 18-year-old Marcus Thompson died at the scene.
According to the sheriff’s office, detectives in the JSO Homicide Unit were able to identify Samuel Chaney, 22, as the primary suspect.
JSO says that Chaney was arrested on Friday, where he is said to have already been in jail for unrelated charges.
“Our hearts go out to Thompson’s loved ones, and we will continue to seek justice for him,” JSO says.