A shooting in Jacksonville Beach on Sunday evening has left two people injured and one person dead, prompting a large-scale investigation by law enforcement agencies. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jax Beach Police, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue are currently on the scene, trying to piece together what led to the violent outburst.
According to officials, three individuals were shot during the incident, with two of them currently in stable condition and one tragically losing their life. The suspects responsible for the shooting are still at large, prompting authorities to shut down the beachfront bar district area as they work on obtaining suspect descriptions.
Although a shelter-in-place order was initially issued, it has now been lifted, but citizens are being urged to stay away from the crime scene as investigations continue. Jax Beach Police have announced that they will be holding a press conference at 8 a.m. on Monday to provide further updates on the situation.
In the meantime, anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500. Local news outlet News4JAX is also working to gather more details about the incident and will provide updates as they become available. The community is left shaken by this tragic event and is hoping for swift justice to be served.
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