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JSO arrests one of two suspects tied to Baymeadows area shooting

Jacksonville, FL — One of two suspects believed to be involved in a shooting in the Baymeadows-area late Wednesday night has now been arrested.

According to the arrest report WOKV obtained from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Steve Browder III.

His arrest report shows he was taken into custody in the parking lot of the InTown Suites off Baymeadows Way, shortly after the shooting at the Motel 6 on Philips Highway.

In the report, the officer said Browder matched the description of the suspect they had been looking for. Additionally, a witness from the shooting was brought in to see the suspect. What she said is redacted from the report.

WOKV told you early Thursday that two suspects were being sought by police, after a man in his 40's was shot. We're told that his injuries are not life-threatening.

Browder’s arrest report shows he’s now facing charges of burglary and armed burglary.

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