JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man who police believe attempted to take his own life before setting his Westside house on fire Wednesday evening was facing a aggravated child abuse charge.Jason Shegog, 28, was found dead when firefighters being protected by SWAT officers entered the burning home in the 4800 block of Anvers Boulevard. According to the police report, a witness who saw Shegog earlier in day said Shegog was bleeding from the wrist and had burns on the upper half of his body.The witness, who had been staying at the home, said Shegog went out of the house, returned with a gasoline can and entered his bedroom. She told police Shegog said to her, “If ya’ll want me to leave, this is how I will go.”Police were called to the Cedar Hills neighborhood just after 4 p.m., and because Shegog had threatened suicide, the SWAT team surrounded the house and a hostiage negotiator was called in.
Man Faced Up To 30 Years In Prison“Our SWAT team made repeated attempts to contact him in many different manners, and he never responded to any of that,” Asst. Chief Ron Lendvay said.
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When the fire that had been burning slowly flared up, firefighters were sent in to put out the fire and a man’s body was found inside.According to police records, Shegog was arrested last month on charges he abused his 6-month-old daughter, leaving her with skull fractures and broken ribs. He was out on $50,000 bond, but when he failed to appear at a pretrial hearing Wednesday, a warrant for his arrest was issued.Shegog’s fiancee, Victoria Pursley, 29, who took the baby to the hospital, is facing a child neglect charge in connection with the baby’s injuries.The child, who is in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families, is recovering from her injuries.If convicted, Shegog could have faced up to 30 years in prison.
There can and will not be an explanation for wat was done to the little girl. This man was still my friend no black or white involved. My opinion is he should have been sent to prison but no way in hell I can be happy a friend is dead. Regardless wat he did a true friend won’t turn his back.
Knowing Jason and spending many hours talking to him, I cannot and do not believe he was responsible for the injuries to his child. He was a good man with a good heart. Jason, you are missed and mourned. Your life was so much more than the accusations you were facing. The world is a darker place without you here. I wish I could have said goodbye.
Thank you for the kind words about Jason.
On Jason fb page he mention that Vicky left him to babysit the baby, he said that she would not stop crying. Maybe then the baby ribs were fracture without Jason knowing. I feel soooo sad that he died feeling soooo alone. Now he’s at peace with his mom and grandmother.
i am jason’s 1st cuz from detroit and i would like to know who in the hell posted a $50000 bond to get him out if he was in jail he would still be alive
Im his daughter n kno who did
I have no idea who posted the bail money. I’m sure it’s on record with bail bondsmen though. I’m very sorry for your loss. Jason was a very good person and he is missed here in Jacksonville.
I was Jason’s girlfriend in high school. It is hard for me to fathom him dying so unhappy, becaus ehwen I knew him he was such a cheerful person. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Is this Jason that was in the Navy back in 2000
Yes this is that is my father n yall who saying he should be in jail gtfo him!! He is dead !!
it was victoria who abused the child
TRUE!!