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Man Charged With Murdering His Former Stepson Off East Kingsfield Road
December 9, 2020
A man is charged with murdering his former stepson in a domestic incident Friday afternoon in neighborhood off East Kingsfield Road, and authorities said he was arrested after returning to the scene of the crime.
It happened in the 2300 block of Packwood Drive about 1:15 p.m. The victim, 38-year old Christoper Roan, was found deceased inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds.
The suspect, 54-year old James Isiah Blackmon, was booked into the Escambia County Jail charged with second degree murder, first degree attempted premeditated murder and firing deadly missiles for shooting his weapon. Roan was identified by the ECSO as Blackmon’s former stepson.
“The murder stemmed from an argument between the two family members and escalated when Blackmon shot and killed Roan,” ECSO spokesperson Amber Southard said.
Southard confirmed that Blackmon left the scene and then returned.
Neighbors told NorthEscambia.com that Blackmon fled in a red sports car immediately after the shooting before coming back and surrendering to deputies.
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13 Responses to “Man Charged With Murdering His Former Stepson Off East Kingsfield Road”
Statically, most ppl are murdered by family members and acquaintances so… yeah…
Judy one man was 54 and the other 38…so….they are ADULTS…why make excuses for people and just LEARN T SAY…CONSEQUENCES FOR DECISIONS….DUH
@Judy that’s a bold statement there, now please fill us in on your vast experience in law enforcement and all your wisdom, we’ll wait!!!!
The escalated crime and violence in Escambia county as well as across the country is the very reason I got a conceal and carry gun license and don’t leave home without my pistol. Hope I never have to use it but I will be prepared if needed
Violent crime, child abuse/neglect, homelessness, and horrible car accidents are getting bad in Escambia county, and it’s all due to our three main problems: drug addicts, drug addicts, and drug addicts.
I do live in a bunker and never go outside because of these exact reasons!
The violence in Pensacola and surrounding areas has been escalating lately. I notice there seems to be at least 1 person shot every other day, and sometimes every day for a while. I personally think there are too many people with little or no maturity, coupled with easily available drugs and alcohol, and law enforcement who cannot, or will not, do their job. STILL think “…lives matter?” Apparently in Pensacola the only lives that matter are those with the biggest gun or knife.
Rip my brother you will be missed my dawg just watch over us. Fly high Christopher Roan aka Koaz. Love you buddy
I wonder how this will play out. Stand your ground, self defense? The step son has a few arrest on his record for drugs, assault, weapon offence, very sad indeed for all involved. A son gone, husband, or ex-husband now under arrest. There is no winner, only a family torn apart from domestics violence’s. Prayers for all of the family members this has touched.
I remember my late husband saying – when people are lied to, lose their jobs, can’t feed their family – and lose their homes – MURDER will happen because their reality is more than they can bare AND survival becomes dominant!!
And demeaning a new President with LIES doesn’t help the situation at all—GET OVER IT and worry about your fellow citizens that are emotionally stressed
How in the world should someone prepare for being killed by one’s own family member? What are you supposed to do, live in a bunker and never go outside like your future president? Reality check!
Tragedy like this is tough anytime, but worse around the holidays. Prayers for the family.
really people don’t act surprised because this happens in cantonment this goes on all across the country everyday need to get your head out of your orifice and start paying attention to your surroundings
Wow …like what is going on here in pcola…that’s 3people in 3 days…..