A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on Feb. 16 in the area of Jacksonville Drive and Sanctuary Boulevard, his death witnessed by his 2-year-old daughter, Jacksonville Beach Police Department said.
Increased rewards for information on who is behind Jared Galen Bridegan’s slaying have not led to an arrest.
Now police are seeking the public’s help to find a dark, likely blue, Ford F-150 pickup truck spotted by three security cameras on Shetter Avenue, although Sgt. Tonya Tator said they cannot say why at this point. Just let them know if it was seen the night of the murder or since, she said.
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“We can’t discuss what the interest is; all I can say is that vehicle is of interest to law enforcement,” Tator said. “… If we can locate it, we can go from there. We are still encouraging the public to come forward with any information they have, particularly now in light of this vehicle.”
The top two images are from surveillance cameras showing the vehicle being sought. The lower photo is an image of a similar blue Ford F-150 Crew Cab pickup truck with running boards, police said.
Officers were called just after 8 p.m. to a report of a person being shot near the exit of The Sanctuary neighborhood. They found Bridegan dead in a wooded area near the road, his daughter not injured, police said.
Handgun shell casings were found at the scene as well as a damaged tire. He was shot at close range outside his vehicle with its hazards lights on and a tire nearby, police previously said.
The Police Department has issued several news releases with updates on rewards and asked people who lived in the area to check their home security camera footage.
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Bridegan
First Coast Crime Stoppers has a $13,000 reward, while the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has offered a $5,000 reward. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward, contact Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477(TIPS), or dial **TIPS on a cellphone.
Now police are asking for help finding the pickup truck, described as a 2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 four-door Crew Cab with running boards, brown lower trim and a silver toolbox. Anyone who saw this pickup between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 in Jacksonville Beach is asked to call police at (904) 270-1667.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Beach death: Ford F-150 sought in fatal shooting
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