JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A local man who shot and killed a pregnant woman has been sentenced to life in prison. Reginald Perry had changed his plea to guilty on Thur., Apr. 6.
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Action News Jax first reported on Sept. 21, 2021 when Felicia Jones, who was eight months pregnant at the time, was found dead by police from a gunshot wound to the head. The unborn child also died from the injury.
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The victim’s family suggested Perry was the possible father of the child. A subsequent investigation -- including electronic records and surveillance -- confirmed that Perry was at the scene and was the shooter.
The case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorney Sheila Loizos.