THESE are the haunting last words of murdered Microsoft CEO Jared Bridgen before he was shot in front of their toddler.
The father-of-four was ambushed on his way home after stopping his vehicle to move a tire on the road on Feb. 16, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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His killer approached him and then shot him in front of his two-year-old daughter.
Previously, Jared had dropped off his two older children at his ex-wife’s house.
His wife, Kirsten Bridegan, said: The everyday beast the last words her husband said to her.
She was on the phone with her brother when Jared called, so she added him to the call and the three of them chatted for a minute.
She said, “And then my brother stopped so I could just talk to Jared and Bexley, who said, ‘Mom, I’ve got an ice cream.'”
Her husband told her at the end of the conversation, “I’m almost home, see you soon.”
“Now I know he was killed in minutes.
“The next time someone answered Jared’s phone, it was a police officer… who told me to come to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.”
Jared’s wife, Kirsten, told… News 4 Jax how she found out about her husband’s death.
Kirsten revealed: “I took the route we normally take to get to the beach.
“And I kept calling his phone. And then one of the police officers answered. And then I knew my gut feeling was right and that something was really wrong.’
Of Jared’s Perpetrator still at large, his widow has begged the public to report any information they need the police.
To honor the memory of her late husband, Kristen will hold a candlelight vigil and tribute to him in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, April 19.
Late Microsoft manager and father of four obituary described him as, “a wonderful husband, father, son and friend to many.”
“More than anything in life, he loved to spend time with his children.”
Florida police are still investigating Jared’s death and have not named any suspects.
Jacksonville Beach Police Sergeant, Tonya Tator, told: News 4 Jax: “As you can imagine, we have to do everything we do in an investigation the right way.”
“So sometimes we have to get subpoenas to look at people’s personal information related to cell phones, computers, you name it.”
Sergeant Tonya revealed, “I would hope money wouldn’t be the driving factor for someone to speak out. But if it is, I hope this helps.”
“I hope this leads to more tips. More eyes looking for the truck.”