Award Increases in Hendricks Avenue Double Homicide
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) continues to investigate the Aug. 9 double shooting that took the lives of 28-year-old Paige Pringle and 53-year-old Tara Baker.
On Monday, Aug. 14, JSO shared an update on the investigation, announcing that the reward in the case had increased to $13,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible.
This increase was made possible through a donation by the Fraternal Order of the Police Foundation.
The shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the railroad crossing on Hendricks Avenue. Both victims had been waiting for the train to pass; Pringle in her white SUV, Baker on the nearby sidewalk.
In the release, JSO stated, “It is unknown at this time the motive for the shooting of each victim, or if they were somehow connected.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact JSO at (904) 630-0500 or [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous and be eligible for the reward of up to $13,000 should contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS or text **8477.


