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Steven Dodson Jr. Arrested in Killing of 2-Year-Old in Jacksonville

A rapid multi-agency manhunt led to swift felony charges.

Overview

  • Steven Dodson Jr., 21, was taken into custody within 24 hours of the shooting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
  • Investigators say 2-year-old A’mahri Robinson was shot during a domestic dispute at the Valencia Way Apartments on Labelle Street.
  • Police report that Dodson fled the area near Cassat Avenue before officers and the U.S. Marshals located and arrested him.
  • Dodson faces counts of murder, attempted murder, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
  • Court records obtained by News4JAX show a 20-month robbery sentence in October 2024 and earlier domestic battery and weapons-related cases, while loved ones launched a GoFundMe and JSO called the case heartbreaking.