Jacksonville man dies after Orange Park apartment complex altercation; deputies trace stabbing to Cypress Pointe parking lot

What investigators say happened

A 38-year-old Jacksonville man died after suffering multiple stab wounds during an altercation that investigators say began at an Orange Park apartment complex and ended with the victim seeking help nearby.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies found the man inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a Winn-Dixie on Blanding Boulevard. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The victim was identified as Billy Clark Foster, 38.

Location details and timeline

Investigators said the stabbing was connected to an incident in the parking lot of the Cypress Pointe Apartment Complex on Knight Boxx Road in Orange Park. The complex is located across the street from the Winn-Dixie where Foster was discovered.

Deputies said Foster drove from the apartment complex area to the grocery store parking lot to seek help. The case remained under investigation Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 2026, with authorities not publicly identifying a suspect or describing the circumstances that led to the altercation.

What has not been released publicly

As of February 3, 2026, investigators had not released information on:

• Whether any arrests have been made or suspects identified
• What prompted the confrontation in the apartment complex parking lot
• Whether Foster knew the person or people involved in the altercation
• The exact time the altercation occurred and how long it took for Foster to reach the nearby parking lot
• Whether surveillance footage or witness statements have established a sequence of events

Case information and how to provide tips

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and reference case number 202600229. Tipsters can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers or via the SaferWatch app.

The investigation remained active Tuesday, with deputies indicating additional updates would be provided as information becomes available.

Why the case is being investigated in Clay County

Although Foster was identified as a Jacksonville resident, investigators tied the altercation to an Orange Park apartment complex and a nearby business location in Clay County. In cases like this, the jurisdiction is typically determined by where the assault occurred and where responding agencies first secure the scene and begin collecting evidence.

For now, deputies have characterized the event as a criminal investigation and have not publicly described it as targeted or random.