JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 10:45 PM: A man is dead, and another is injured after a shooting at the intersection of Hart Street and Barnett Street Wednesday night.
According to JSO, around 5 p.m., officers responded to Hart Street after receiving 911 calls regarding shots fired. Units from JSO and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a nearby hospital. One of the victims was stabilized and expected to recover. The other victim died at the hospital during surgery.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit and Crime Scene are currently investigating. Their investigation determined that the two victims were walking down the street from the corner gas station, passing a crowd of people. As they passed by, shots rang out resulting in the men getting struck by gunfire. The suspects fled the area by unknown means.
JSO says this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no further immediate threat to the community. JSO encourages anyone who has information to contact them at 904-630-0500 or at email JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org. Information can also be relayed to us via CrimeStoppers at 866.845.TIPS.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a reported shooting in the 1300 block of Hart Street.
Action News Jax is sending a crew to the scene and will update online and on the air when more information becomes available.
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