JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spokesman said police at about 9:45 p.m. responded to a report of a person shot on San Marco Boulevard in the square.
Police have erected crime scene tape on San Marco Boulevard near the intersection with Atlantic Boulevard in San Marco Square.
Several police vehicles and officers congregated in the square gathering information. Shell casings, which provide evidence, have been located and recovered, police said.
Police released a statement at about 10:50 p.m. regarding the incident, which they consider isolated.
“Detectives with the Robbery and Violent Crime Unit are actively interviewing witnesses, canvassing for surveillance video, and following up on investigative leads,” the statement read.
The victim is cooperating. However, police said the suspect is currently unknown to them.
No other information is available at this time, but Action News Jax sent a crew to cover the shooting in the square, a popular place for dining, shopping and gathering in Jacksonville.
Check back for updates.
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