Jacksonville Police are investigating after a man was found dead on the side of the road in the Mayport area overnight. Police say the man was found on the side of Featherwood Drive just after midnight Monday. JSO says they originally thought the incident was a hit and run, but they found evidence at the scene that leads them to suspect foul play.
The victim hasn’t been publicly identified yet, but police say he appears to be a 26-year-old man. At this time, its not clear if the man lives in the area or if the incident happened where he was found.
This is a developing story and we’re working to bring you an update on who the victim is.
A crime stoppers sign marks where the man’s body was found in Mayport early this morning @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/jcBnILJPjm
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) April 1, 2019
We are live at #JSO headquarters where a sergeant just briefed us on a homicide in the Mayport area.
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) April 1, 2019
A man approx. 26 years old was found dead on the side of the road. Live report on @ActionNewsJax at 4:30 pic.twitter.com/ZfVWuY3un0