A shooting incident on Beachwood Blvd. left one individual dead and another critically injured, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a fatal shooting in the Beachwood area that resulted in one death and another person in critical condition.
During a Sunday evening news briefing, Sergeant Saunders from the JSO Homicide Unit stated that they received reports of a shooting in the 2900 block of Beachwood Blvd. just after 3:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals had been shot. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while a man in his 20s was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Sgt. Saunders.
As of the briefing, the identity of the deceased individual had not been made public.
The shooting took place in a shared outdoor area, and several people have been detained for questioning regarding the incident.
Anyone with information on the incident or potential suspects is asked to reach out to JSO at 904-630-0500 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers
