JSO continues search for armed, dangerous men in deadly shooting, home invasion

Jacksonville, FL — Update: 

Jacksonville Police are looking for two suspects connected to a deadly shooting in Arlington Wednesday. JSO says a man was shot and killed in front of a business on Merrill Road near Townsend Boulevard. Police say, after the shooting, the two suspects drove off in a stolen car and were chased. JSO says eventually the two suspects broke into a home on Townsend Boulevard and held the homeowner hostage and changed clothes. The Homeowner was not injured. Police say the two suspects were then picked up in possibly an orange or red Dodge Challenger or Charger.

JSO says one suspect is described as a black man 5’5, short hair with twists with tattoos on his left and right arms. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with “Perminti Brothers” on the back, brown pants and white New Balance shoes. The other suspect is described as a black man who’s 5’5 seen wearing a black hood, white muscle shirt and black pajama pants with “Mountain Dew” on them.

If you see the car police are looking for you’re asked to stay away from it and call police immediately at 904-630-0500.

Original Story:

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is warning people living in the Arlington area not to approach a felony suspect who is possibly armed.  Just before Noon, JSO tweeted a description of a black male, about 5’8’’ and 175 lbs., wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with black sleeves and black pants.

The specific area of focus is Carlotta Drive in the Arlingwood neighborhood.  Police did not say what the felony suspect is accused of, but there were reports of a shooting in the area late this morning and a reporter saw what appeared to be a body under a sheet at a strip mall parking off Merrill and Rogero.

Witnesses told Action News Jax Elizabeth Pace that a person was shot at Express Employment Professionals.

Police urged the community to stay aware of their surroundings and call 904-630-0500 if you observe the suspect.