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A shooting incident on the 2900 block of Beachwood Blvd. has left one individual critically injured and another deceased, as confirmed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tragedy struck the Beachwood neighborhood when a shooting claimed one life and left another person fighting for theirs, according to information from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
During a Sunday night press conference, Sergeant Saunders from the JSO Homicide Unit detailed that officers were dispatched to a report of gunfire in the 2900 block of Beachwood Blvd. at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds. One victim was declared dead at the scene, while a man in his 20s was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, Sgt. Saunders reported.
At the time of the press briefing, authorities had yet to identify the deceased victim.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a common area outside, and multiple people were detained for questioning.
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