Man charged with murder of 22-year-old at Westside apartment complex

Muhammad Thomas, 22. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 22-year-old man was charged with the murder of a man who was shot at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside last week, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO said Muhammad Thomas, who was already in jail on an unrelated charge, was charged with the murder of Amarion Mitchell.

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On May 26, officers responded to the Westwood Apartments on Lane Avenue South after receiving reports of a shooting.

When they arrived, officers found Mitchell lying outside with gunshot wounds.

JFRD transported Mitchell to the hospital in critical condition, where he died several days later, according to JSO.

According to JSO, Mitchell had just turned 22 years old earlier in the month.

After going through the evidence and interviewing those who may have been involved, JSO identified Thomas as the suspect in Mitchell’s murder.

Thomas remains in the Duval County jail.


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