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2 people wanted in connection to shooting death of teen found near abandoned Edgewood home

Jacksonville police looking to identify potential suspects in connection to Edgewood murder (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for two teens it believes are responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Harold Patterson.

Patterson was found shot to death near an abandoned home on Edgewood Avenue on Sept. 4.

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Police said he was hanging with friends when the two people approached the group. An altercation broke out, which led to the shooting.

As the investigation continues, JSO is looking to identify the two teens in connection to the murder.

One is about 5 foot 9, thin build, with short hair and braces with no rubber bands attached at the time. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black pants with white stripes on the side and black Crocs.

The other individual is described as about 5 foot 7 with a thin build, medium dreads with tight twists and blonde/red tips. He has tattoos on the side of his neck and hand. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, red pants, black and white slides and carrying a black Nike backpack.

If you have any information on these teens, call 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.


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