Edwin Barber, Savannah Barber and Shad Cole Stabbing News: Suspect Arrested After Triple Stabbing on Jacksonville’s Westside

The Jacksonville community is mourning the tragic loss of Edwin Barber, Savannah Barber, and Shad Cole, who were killed in a deadly triple stabbing early Thursday morning in the Normandy Estates neighborhood.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:50 a.m. to the 1300 block of Exodus Way following a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, authorities found a man suffering from apparent stab wounds, who was transported to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

While securing the area, officers discovered two additional victims nearby—a second man and a woman—both pronounced dead at the scene.

Victims identified

The deceased have been identified as:

• Edwin Barber, 49
• Savannah Barber, 27
• Shad Cole, 37

Family members have been notified, and the community is left grappling with grief over the sudden and violent loss.

Circumstances of the incident

Authorities believe the attack originated from a domestic-related altercation inside a residence on Exodus Way. While the full circumstances remain under active investigation, officials said the incident began after an argument escalated, turning fatal.

Arrest made

A 30-year-old man, Austin Fisher, has been arrested and faces three counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths. He remains in custody as detectives continue processing the scene, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the events of the early morning tragedy.

Investigation ongoing

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to the case. Investigators are urging anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in building a complete picture of the events that led to this heartbreaking loss.

Community response

The Normandy Estates neighborhood and wider Jacksonville community are reeling from one of the city’s most violent incidents in recent weeks. Residents expressed shock and sadness as authorities continue their investigation, with many seeking ways to support the victims’ families during this unimaginable time.

Further updates are expected as the case develops, with authorities emphasizing the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed thoroughly.

May Edwin Barber, Savannah Barber, and Shad Cole rest in peace.