The Sanford community is mourning the tragic loss of Joseph Morris Hall, 43, who was fatally shot following a confrontation on Wednesday evening.

Sanford police report that officers responded shortly after 5:20 p.m. to the 800 block of Marbella Lane, where they found Hall suffering from gunshot injuries. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby hospital, but he later succumbed to his wounds.

Authorities have charged 24-year-old Jaden Alexander Harris with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting. Investigators say the incident began as an argument between Harris and Hall while operating their vehicles on State Road 46 and Mangoustine Avenue. The confrontation ended at the Vue on Lake Monroe Apartments complex, where Harris allegedly shot Hall.

Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith described the tragedy as the result of a minor traffic disagreement that escalated unnecessarily. “Joseph’s family is now experiencing profound grief due to his death,” Chief Smith said. “Harris had multiple opportunities to leave the scene without incident but chose to continue the pursuit, leading to this preventable loss of life.”

Jaden Alexander Harris is currently held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, facing homicide charges. Joseph Morris Hall is remembered by family, friends, and the community as a cherished individual whose life was tragically cut short.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident.