Man accused of shooting wife at couple's Jacksonville condo arrested for attempted murder
Share this @internewscast.com

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that the man’s wife handed over the car keys to their daughter before the shooting, and the husband collected them afterward.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man accused of shooting his wife at the couple’s condo on Jacksonville’s Southside Sunday afternoon is behind bars.

Emmanuel Alexander, aged 47, is charged with second-degree attempted murder, firearm possession by a convicted felon, and child neglect without causing great bodily harm, linked to the incident where his wife was injured.

The incident happened at Sonoma Southside Condo Rentals, located at 7740 Southside Blvd.

Police said around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the apartment complex regarding a woman who had been shot.

A woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital in what police described as “critical but stable condition.”

According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that there was a domestic altercation between the victim and her husband, during which the husband fired multiple shots at the victim, hitting her at least five times. Investigators mentioned that the reason for the altercation remains unclear.

Officers detained the suspect at the scene. Detectives canvassed the scene for surveillance video and spoke with witnesses. Investigators said this was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, by email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or via CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel was arrested and taken into custody at the Duval County jail six hours after the incident, according to the report. JSO redacted in the report how and when officers made contact with Emmanuel Alexander.


Domestic violence resources

If you or someone you know needs help in a domestic violence situation, Hubbard House has a 24-hour hotline and text line. The hotline number is 904-354-3114 and the text line number is 904-210-3698.

Survivors can also make an appointment or walk into the Hubbard House Outreach Center at 6629 Beach Blvd, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Hubbard House services are free and confidential.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis and needs help right away: Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts can reach the suicide prevention lifeline 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

Children and teens can call the Wolfson Children’s Hospital free mental health hotline at any time at 904-202-7900, or text the word “Life” to 741-741 and a counselor will text you back.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Trial date set for Austin Metcalf’s suspected killer in track meet stabbing

Court Date Scheduled for Austin Metcalf’s Alleged Track Meet Attacker

The 18-year-old suspect accused of killing high school track star Austin Metcalf…
Slain prep school lacrosse player's father 'astonished' after murder suspect acquitted in stabbing case

Father of Slain Prep School Lacrosse Player ‘Shocked’ by Acquittal of Suspect in Stabbing Case

The father of a murdered Fairfield, Connecticut, prep school lacrosse player expressed…
Woman with 'urgent message' for President Trump arrested near Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint

Woman Arrested Near Mar-a-Lago Security for Trying to Deliver Message to President Trump

A woman was taken into custody after she approached Mar-a-Lago, claiming she…
Texas man on probation allegedly chases ICE vehicle, damages it after enforcement raid

Texas man on probation reportedly pursues and damages ICE vehicle following enforcement raid

Authorities reported that a man, who was released on bond for a…
LiAngelo Ball files for divorce days after wife's pregnancy reveal

LiAngelo Ball Announces Divorce Shortly After Wife Reveals Pregnancy

LiAngelo Ball initiated divorce proceedings from Rashida Nicole just a week after…

300-Year-Old Sunken Ship with £101M in Treasure Discovered off Madagascar After Pirate Attack

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a 300-year-old shipwreck laden with treasure worth over £101…
Utah judge schedules execution by firing squad for a man with dementia

Utah Judge Orders Firing Squad Execution for Inmate with Dementia

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge on Wednesday set an execution…
Gavin Newsom's Big Address to the Nation Was a Lie-Filled Disaster

Democrats Criticized for Supporting High-Density Housing Following California Wildfires

For quite some time, California Democrats have pushed for the development of…
Bikini-clad Sofía Vergara celebrates 53rd birthday in Sardinia

Sofía Vergara Marks Her 53rd Birthday in Sardinia in a Bikini

Buon compleanno! Sofía Vergara celebrated her 53rd birthday in a white bikini…
Aryna Sabalenka in heated Wimbledon moment with Amanda Anisimova

Tense Wimbledon Showdown: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova

Sorry, not sorry. The final stretch of Amanda Anisimova’s upset of top…
Illustration of Indiana fireworks legality: pie charts showing legal times to set off fireworks for various dates.

New July 9 ‘Fireworks’ Law Enforces Instant Fines in US Cities for Violations—With One Date Exception

PEOPLE who set off fireworks now face instant fines for breaking a…
New England serial killer fears reignited after paddleboarder's murder in quiet coastal town

Concerns of a New England serial killer resurface after paddleboarder is found dead in serene seaside community

Officials are advising residents to stay composed after a paddleboarder’s murder in…