Florida Man Arrested Following Tragic Incident Involving Infant
A Florida man is behind bars after he intentionally ran over an infant with a car over the weekend, according to police.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Justin Golden, 20, is charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the death of an 8-month-old boy.
A Heated Argument Leads to Unthinkable Consequences
On Saturday morning, chaos unfolded when Justin Golden, accompanied by a female passenger and an innocent child, found himself in a heated argument. This altercation, seen by witnesses as alarming, escalated dramatically. Police reported that the argument prompted Golden to make alarming decisions.
As they approached an intersection, Golden suddenly halted the vehicle. In a moment that defies reason, he allegedly removed his own child from the car and placed him in the road before accelerating away. Witnesses, including Markin Barnes, a local business owner, expressed their horror at the scene. “Now that I’m finding out the details, it’s even worse,” Barnes remarked. “Just the screaming, the people consoling her, you could tell it really was tragic.”
A Community in Shock
Tragedy struck as the vehicle collided with the baby, once full of life and potential, resulting in a heartbreaking loss. Golden, identified as the child’s father by the New York Post, now stands accused of unspeakable actions. Questions swirl around the female passenger’s identity—was she the child’s mother, caught in the emotional maelstrom of this harrowing event?
Witnesses noted distressing scenes as they rushed to assist. A woman cradled the wounded child, desperately trying to stem the bleeding as bystanders sought to comfort her. Local businesses, such as Markin’s pawn shop, are now reflecting on the tragedy that unfolded in their neighborhood, a stark reminder of life’s fragility.
Justin Golden was booked into the Duval County Jail at 6:22 p.m. on the same day, a small comfort for the community seeking justice. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, determined to uncover the full truth of this horrific incident. “We, with our partners at the State Attorney’s Office, will stop at nothing to get justice for the baby,” they stated solemnly.
In a world where families should find safety and security, this incident leaves an indelible mark on the community. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of compassion amid conflict, urging everyone to reflect on the choices made in moments of anger—choices that can shatter lives forever.
