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Man accused in killing of 5-year-old girl in Jacksonville in argument over $180 appears in court

Two men are being sought in the girl's murder case, who police describe as persons of interest.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One of the men reportedly involved in the murder of 5-year-old Kearria Addison stood before a judge for the first time Wednesday morning. 

Addison died Tuesday morning at a Jacksonville hospital after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting that took place on the Northside, police say.

JSO was able to identify two suspects in the case: 31-year-old Johnathan David Hall and Tom Everett Jr. 

Everett had his first appearance Wednesday where he was charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder charges, five counts of second-degree murder and one count of possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon. His case was passed to April 29.

Hall, who has not yet been arrested, is facing aggravated battery charges, but those charges are expected to be upgraded based on the 5-year-old's death. Everett faces second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges, Williams said.

Two men additional are being sought in the girl's murder case, pictured below, who police describe as persons of interest. Their identities remain unknown. 

RELATED: Jacksonville Sheriff: 5-year-old shot in crossfire, dies over $180

Credit: JSO

The brown vehicle involved been located by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office but police still need your help finding the suspects.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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Credit: JSO
Left: Johnathan Hall, right: Tom Everett Jr. They are the suspects in the case where a 5-year-old girl was shot in the head on the Northside after getting caught in crossfire. She died at the hospital Tuesday.

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