The Queen family of Jacksonville is grappling with profound grief following the tragic loss of their beloved 15-year-old son, Mekel Queen, who was fatally shot on Saturday in what JSO is describing as a dispute that turned deadly.
Mekel Queen, a student at Sandalwood High School, was gunned down on Java Drive in Jacksonville, leaving his family shattered and searching for answers. Donnell Queen, Mekel’s father, who is legally blind, spoke to Action News Jax reporter Nick Gibson about the heart-wrenching incident.
Donnell Queen identified his son, 15-year-old Mekel as the victim who was shot and killed after a reported argument turned deadly. Donnell Queen further shared that he had a brief conversation with his son Mekel just moments before the fatal shooting occurred. Mekel Queen, the eldest of five children, attended Sandalwood High School and harbored dreams of becoming a businessman one day, according to his father.
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