The family of Ronald Mathews speaks out for the first time following tragic death of security guard in Jacksonville shooting.
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Ronald Matthews, a 28-year-old security guard, was killed in a shooting at an adult arcade in Jacksonville’s Paxon neighborhood on Thursday, October 3. For the first time since the tragedy, Ronald’s family spoke only to Action News Jax about the profound impact of his loss and the kind of person he was.
“It just wasn’t real,” Jada Matthews, Ronald’s twin sister, said. “This tragedy was just gut-wrenching because of the type of person he was.”
Jada recounted the bond she shared with her brother.
“To me, he was my best friend. Growing up, we would be at the hip. We played sports together and just did everything together,” Jada said.
Jada also described Ronald as a protector; not only in his role as a security guard but in his everyday life.
“He’s tall, like 6’3”. People would be intimidated, but he’s very nice, sweet, and kind,”.