{"id":203192,"date":"2026-03-24T00:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/203192\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T00:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:24:07","slug":"jso-searches-for-21-year-old-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-2-year-old-action-news-jax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/203192\/","title":{"rendered":"JSO searches for 21-year-old suspect in fatal shooting of 2-year-old \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office is asking the public\u2019s help in searching for the man accused of fatally shooting a 2-year-old at an apartment on Labelle Street on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

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JSO says 21-year-old Steven Dodson Jr. was involved in the dispute that led to the discharge of a gun, causing a 2-year-old boy to lose his life. Dodson reportedly ran away from the scene.<\/p>\n

Officers and detectives with JSO in conjunction with the US Marshals have been searching for him since they were called about the shooting.<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office encourages anyone with details on his location to contact them at 904-630-0500. You can report any tips to the US Marshals by calling 1-877-926-8332 or clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

JSO says when they find Dodson, he will be arrested for Murder, Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment, Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.<\/p>\n

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