{"id":143423,"date":"2025-08-13T21:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/143423\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:51:09","slug":"jacksonville-man-faces-trial-for-shooting-date-over-dinner-bill-spotlighting-online-dating-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/143423\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville man faces trial for shooting date over dinner bill, spotlighting online dating risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 A Jacksonville man is on trial this week, accused of shooting his date after an argument over a dinner bill.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a case, now on trial, raising new questions about online dating safety.<\/p>\n

Jamal Moreland is charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder. Prosecutors say he met the victim through the LGBTQ dating app Grindr in February 2023.<\/p>\n

Read: <\/b>Jacksonville man tries to murder date when he refused to pay for his dinner, police report states<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Crystal Lorraine Ganpath-Freed, prosecutor, said: \u201cHe went on a date that almost became the date on his tombstone\u2026 almost killed him.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to investigators, the two went to a bowling alley, then a liquor store. At some point, Moreland ordered food and wanted the victim to pay. When the victim refused, prosecutors say Moreland became agitated.<\/p>\n

The victim told police he dropped Moreland off, but later picked him up again after Moreland texted asking for $45, claiming he had just gotten a ticket. Moments later, prosecutors say Moreland opened fire inside the victim\u2019s truck \u2014 hitting him in the arm and chest.<\/p>\n

>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The victim managed to drive away but crashed into a ditch before being rushed to the hospital. The prosecutor said surveillance video and shell casings linked Moreland to the shooting.<\/p>\n

Deana Duncan, defense attorney, said to the jury: \u201cYour job is ultimately to weigh that evidence. We\u2019re confident you\u2019ll be left with doubts\u2026 based on reason and common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, as the trial gets underway, the case is a reminder to use extra caution when meeting someone for the first time through a dating app.<\/p>\n

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