In Loving Memory of Jy’Heem Ross
Honoring a Life Lost Too Soon and Calling for Justice and Healing
With a heavy heart, we share the tragic news of the passing of Jy’Heem Ross, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Pierce, whose body was recovered from the Taylor Creek Spillway on November 4, 2025. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that his death is being investigated as a homicide.
Jy’Heem was last seen on November 1 around 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of St. Lucie Boulevard. Just days later, deputies from the Patrol Operations Bureau and the SLCSO Marine Unit responded to reports of a body in the water near the 1800 block of North U.S. Highway 1. The discovery has left the community in shock and mourning, as friends, family, and neighbors grapple with the loss of a young man whose life was taken far too soon. Jy’Heem was more than a name in a report—he was a son, a friend, and a member of a community that now mourns his absence. His death is a painful reminder of the violence that can shatter lives and leave families searching for answers. In the face of this tragedy, we must come together not only to grieve but to seek justice and healing.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has launched a full investigation, and detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are actively pursuing leads. Anyone who may have information or who had contact with Jy’Heem prior to November 1 is urged to come forward. Your voice could help bring clarity and accountability to a case that has left so many in sorrow.
To the Ross family, we extend our deepest condolences. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you and peace in the memories of Jy’Heem’s life. His spirit lives on in those who knew him, and his story deserves to be honored with truth and dignity. With heartfelt sympathy and a shared commitment to justice,
If you have any information, please contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office at (772) 462-3320 or CrimeInfo@stluciesheriff.com. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477) or www.tcwatch.org.
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