Mourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4JaxMourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4Jax
Mourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4Jax

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Published on August 14, 2024 at 3:36 pm
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F.

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community.

City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Council member Ju’Coby Pittman introduced the bill. She said the council’s support gratified her.

Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.

“We cannot forget things that cause hate and tragedy in our community and that we also remember that those families are still healing,” Pittman said.     

Aug. 26 will mark one year since a white gunman opened fire at the Dollar General store on Kings Road in an attempt to kill Black people. Killed were Dollar General employee Anolt “AJ” Laguerre Jr., along with Jerrald Gallion and Angela Carr. 

A ceremony is scheduled at 3 p.m. Sunday at Kings Road & Almeda Street on Sunday to unveil the marker and other tributes to the victims.

Article continues below

Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.

author image Reporter email Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida, where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.