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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