Jacksonville police have charged 18-year-old Andre Thomas with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Donte Swan in May 2025.
On May 15, District 4 Patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Wheat Road near Ricker Road. When officers arrived, they found Swan suffering from two gunshot wounds. Jacksonville Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead.
Investigators from the JSO Homicide Unit quickly launched a probe into the incident. According to the 911 caller, a group of men had attempted to break into vehicles on the property when Swan confronted them. Thomas, who was 17 at the time, allegedly drew a pistol and shot Swan twice before fleeing with the group…