Young father killed while working at Riverside bar

A memorial stands outside of The Blind Rabbit in Riverside, notes draping over the bicycle an employee used to get to work.

The bar was closed through Thursday to honor that employee, who was killed overnight.

JSO and JFRD arrived at the restaurant near King and College Streets Wednesday night and found 20-year-old Daniel Rowe with life threatening injuries- he was shot twice in the head, according to police. Rowe was taken to the hospital, and has since died.

Right now police are searching for two suspects and the shooting appears to be random. JSO tells us the victim was taking out the trash at the time of this incident.

We spoke with Rowe's mother, Raelyn Rowe, who confirms he leaves behind two children and a pregnant fiancée.

"A random act is going to leave three kids without a father, one child that he'll never meet. And just for no reason," said Raelyn.

He was just about a week shy of his 21^st birthday.

Julie Tompkins says she was at a gas station across the street when she heard multiple gun shots.

“It could have been me. It could have been anybody,” said Tompkins. “A lot of people were really nervous about being in the area, they left immediately. I really can’t blame them.”

We’re pressing police for more information, including any suspect description. Right now, the only information they can provide is that a witness saw two black males fleeing from the scene.

Investigators are asking for your help solving this case.  If you have any information about what happened, you're asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. Crime Stoppers is also offering a $3,000 reward, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-866-845-TIPS.