A Jacksonville family is speaking out after three men were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 49-year-old Corey Denmark, a father and grandfather who was killed in December.

Denmark was shot in a parking lot on Edgewood Avenue, in a shooting that also left another man wounded. Five months later, investigators say they have made arrests in the case, something Denmark’s family said they had faith would happen.

“We have prayed for this moment, and we are finally here,” one family member said.

Another says the development filled her “tears of joy” but added it remains “a bittersweet moment.”

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Da-Vonne Mitchell is accused of fatally shooting Denmark. Authorities say 29-year-old Tyquan Thompson and 26-year-old Anthony Brooks Jr. are also facing charges in connection to the case. All three men are now in custody.

An unredacted arrest report obtained by First Coast News reveals chilling details about what led up to the shooting.

Police say the violence began hours earlier when two men attempted to rob one of Denmark’s co-workers outside a furniture store. Investigators say the victim was attacked, thrown to the ground and struck during the incident.

According to the report, Denmark intervened and called the police.

Later that day, detectives say the suspects went looking for that same co-worker. When they could not find him, investigators say they instead targeted Denmark.

The report states that Mitchell told investigators that if they could not find the co-worker, they would “get his homeboy” instead.

Brooks later told detectives he saw Mitchell approach Denmark and then heard “four to five shots” before Mitchell ran from the scene, according to the report.

Investigators also wrote that Mitchell later bragged he would not be caught for “popping that guy.”

Family members described Denmark as a peaceful man who was deeply loved.

“They took a brother, a father, a cousin, a friend, an excellent co-worker… this was a major hit,” one relative said.

Loved by many in the community, Denmark’s family said he had a personality that brought people together.

“He was Mr. Duval,” a family member said.

Others said he was always there when needed.

“If you needed anything done, anything, he was there for his family,” another relative said.

The family also credited the community for keeping attention on the case.

“You guys kept his name out there, and the community stepped up tremendously,” a family member said.

They say they are determined to carry on his legacy.

“They will forever know who their father and grandfather was and still is to us, the community, to everyone, and this is not the end, this is just the beginning,” the family added.

As the case moves forward, the family says they plans to be present throughout the court process.

“They can look forward to seeing these faces on every event, every time they step in that courtroom,” one family member said.

All three men remain in custody. Court hearings are scheduled over the next three weeks.