Alachua Man Sentenced To Two Life Terms In 2022 Murder Case

ALACHUA – A 22-year-old Alachua man has been sentenced to two life terms following a jury conviction for first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with a 2022 shooting at One 51 Apartments.

On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported gunshots at One 51 Apartments, located at 15139 NW 150^th Road. Alachua Police Department (APD) officers arrived within minutes and discovered shell casings near a white Nissan Altima, which was later determined to belong to the victim. Nearby, officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his left side. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Jaquan Robinson, was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by paramedics.

As officers and paramedics responded to the scene, a separate 911 call came from a man reporting that he had been shot in the back. Officers located Lacorrin Raheem Calhoun in a pasture adjacent to building 15139 with a gunshot wound near his armpit. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and met by law enforcement. While in the hospital, Calhoun refused to speak with officers and was released a few days later.

Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, authorities determined that Calhoun had attempted to steal marijuana from Robinson, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Detectives identified Calhoun as the primary aggressor, leading to an arrest warrant. On Dec. 22, 2022, Calhoun was taken into custody after an interview at the Alachua Police Department.

The trial, prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Ryan Nagel and Glenn Bryan, lasted five days. The jury deliberated for just over four hours before returning a guilty verdict for first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery. Calhoun was found not guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. Prior to the trial, Calhoun had entered a plea of nolo contendere to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

On March 11, 2025, Judge David Kreider sentenced Calhoun to life in prison for first-degree murder, a capital felony carrying a maximum penalty of death. Calhoun was also sentenced to life in prison for attempted armed robbery resulting in death, classified as a second-degree felony with an enhanced penalty due to his status as a habitual felony offender. In addition, he received a 30-year prison sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Calhoun’s attorney has filed an appeal of the conviction and sentencing.

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