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Posted: 4:34 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011

Man shot and killed at park identified

By Michelle Rotella

Jacksonville, FL —

The man who was shot and killed at a Northwest Jacksonville park Friday evening has been identified as 23-year-old Charles Jenkins.

Channel 4 reported, Jenkins and a 9 or 10-year-old boy were at Beverly Hills park and shot during a large fight, just after 7pm.

When officers arrived a large group of people were reportedly running down the street. Jenkins was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Rescuers took the child to Shands with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police haven't released any further information on the shooting.

 If you happen to have any information on this incident please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

 
 
 

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