Man, 24, charged in deadly shooting of woman in Orange Park

Woman found with gunshot wounds at housing complex dies at scene

ORANGE PARK, Fla – A 24-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in Orange Park on Christmas Day, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday.

Kiaun Shannard Miller is charged with second-degree murder and his being held without bond in the Clay County jail.

Deputies said Shantdella Garcon was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the Park at Matera apartment complex off Spencer Road in Orange Park. She died at the scene minutes after paramedics arrived.

Records appear to show that Garcon is from Orlando. Authorities did not indicate her age.

CCSO’s Robbery and Homicide Unit are investigating Garcon’s murder. Neighbors said investigators were at the complex for hours on Christmas Day, gathering information.

Neighbors described Garcon as a friendly, nice young woman.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 904-264-6512 or text 2276.


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