2 Men Arrested In 29-Year-Old's Killing

Man Shot Behind Westside Advanced Auto Parts Friday Night

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of another man Friday night.

Kennard Clark is charged with felony murder and Edward West is charged with murder in the killing of 29-year-old Marcus Johnson.

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Johnson was shot in the chest behind Advance Auto Parts on 103rd Street at about 9 p.m., and he made it to the 8400 block of McGirts Village Lane before he collapsed in the street.

Police said Johnson went to the parking lot to meet West for a drug deal. Investigators said West went to the deal with plans to rob Johnson.

Police said West shot Johnson and Clark drove the getaway car.

Neighbors said they tried to help Johnson, but he was not responsive.

Johnson was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, where he died.


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