JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three teenagers — aged 13, 16, and 19– were recently arrested and accused of participating in a downtown Jacksonville attack that left a 64-year-old man dead, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
Police said that on Oct. 19, officers were called to downtown Jacksonville on reports of an aggravated battery.
Upon arrival, officers said they found Roger Borkum “severely beaten.” He later died in the hospital from his injuries.
JSO added that they were able to locate the three teens within hours of the attack due to a witness who saw the attack unfold and provided suspect descriptions to police. Following an investigation by the agency’s homicide detectives, the suspects were identified.
On Thursday, the 13-year-old was indicted by a Duval County grand jury. The 16-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested shortly after Borkum’s death and remain in custody, police said.
All three teens are facing a murder charge.
“This case is a heartbreaking reminder of how young some offenders have become and how devastating the consequences are for victims, families, and the surrounding community,“ JSO said. ”JSO will continue to work closely with the state to get justice for Mr. Borkum.”
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