BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — The sister of a Bradford County father who was shot and killed outside a daycare is speaking out, saying the tragedy could’ve been prevented.

Christopher Jones, 37, was gunned down last Friday in Starke. The accused shooter is the mother of his children, 34-year-old Mindy Osteen.

“He was such an amazing father,” said Melanie Russo, Jones' sister, “I mean he worked so hard and when he wasn’t working he was with those boys.”

Devoted and loving father is how Melanie Russo wants her brother, Chris, to be remembered.

According to Bradford County police, on July 25, Jones was shot and killed by Osteen.

Russo said Jones was picking up his sons from daycare when Osteen showed up unexpectedly and started shooting at him. He later died at a hospital.

“How do you plan an

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