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JSO arrests two suspects in connection to fatal shooting on Merrill Road

Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is announcing two arrests in connection to a fatal shooting on Merrill Road that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man.

According to JSO, their investigation has revealed that prior to Tuesday’s shooting, the victim, Quartz Walden, had a verbal altercation with a woman. After that altercation, police say each went their separate ways.

Some time later, police say that woman returned to the area with a man in search of Walden.

Witnesses told police that the man was seen entering the business where Walden was. Several gunshots were then heard.

That man has now been identified by police as Shawntell Bryant, 39. Police say he's been arrested for Walden's murder, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

JSO says the woman involved in this incident Kyrie Jorris, 32, has also been arrested in connection with being a principle in the murder.

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Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Thursday, January 17, 2019

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