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On a somber Tuesday afternoon, a tragic incident unfolded on Catoma Street, just south of Timuquana Road, where a man in his 30s was discovered with gunshot wounds. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has since launched an investigation into the fatal event.
According to the authorities, the grim discovery was made after a series of distress calls reporting gunfire drew officers to the 6200 block of Catoma Street, located north of Ringhaver Park, shortly before 4:30 p.m. Once on the scene, they found the victim on the roadside, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Sadly, the man succumbed to his injuries.
During a news briefing held on Tuesday night, a representative from the homicide unit confirmed that a person of interest had been taken into custody. Alongside this development, several witnesses were also detained for questioning to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, an arrest has not yet been formally announced as the investigation continues.
A man in his 30s was reportedly found on the side of the roadway suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
An official from the homicide unit said a person of interest and multiple witnesses were detained for questioning. An arrest was not immediately announced.
The sheriff’s office believes there is no remaining danger to the public.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers.