The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reports 1 dead and 1 injured in a shooting on the Westside

Two men were shot, one fatally, in a park Saturday night on the Westside, prompting an investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office homicide unit.

According to JSO, at approximately 7:30 p.m., park officers at 7600 Wiley Road heard gunshots and quickly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found two male adults, both with gunshot wounds. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) personnel assisted in transporting one victim with non-life threatening injuries to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the other victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The investigation was led by JSO’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit with additional support from the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Office of the State Attorney.

Authorities said this appeared to be an isolated incident and assured the public that there was no threat to the community.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, by email at [email protected] or through CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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