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Mother Mourns Son, 21, Lost to Gun Violence
10 Mar
Summary
- A 21-year-old man tragically died from shooting injuries sustained recently.
- The victim was an Eagle Scout preparing to join the Air Force.
- His mother pleads for an end to senseless violence in the community.
A heartbroken mother is mourning the death of her 21-year-old son, Jamarrion Griffin, who succumbed to injuries from a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, March 6, 2026. The shooting took place around 9:20 p.m. on West 12th Street in Apopka, a location described by the family as a gathering place for celebrations.
Griffin, known as Jay, was at the residence to play video games with cousins when gunfire erupted. Neighbors reported hearing a barrage of shots, with witnesses seeing a car speed away from the scene. Jay was an accomplished Eagle Scout employed at Wingstop and in his family's cleaning business, and was preparing to enlist in the Air Force.
His mother, Latoya Banks, who was working a nursing shift when she received the news, described her son as a conversational and conflict-free individual. She is seeking justice and implores the community to cease the pervasive violence. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting as targeted but has not announced any arrests. The other victims injured in the incident have been released from the hospital.
