Jacksonville Teen Arrested for Murder in Westside Apartment Shooting

Jacksonville Teen Arrested for Murder in Westside Apartment Shooting

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit detectives arrested 16-year-old Alex Reddice in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Carlos Alberto Nieves-Rivera. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the 122 West Apartment Complex, located in the 5500 block of Firestone Road, across from Westside High School.

Officers responded to the scene and found Nieves-Rivera in his apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. Westside High School went into lockdown as a precaution during the investigation.

A witness provided a description of the suspect, leading to Reddice’s quick identification and arrest by JSO patrol officers. Reddice, a student at Westside High School, is now in custody at the Duval County Jail, charged with murder and robbery.

Authorities have not confirmed if the shooting was related to a drug deal. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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