JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was fatally shot near Parrish Cemetery Road and Normandy Boulevard on the Westside on Thursday morning.
JSO said about 9:11 a.m., officers responded to an unresponsive person and the call was upgraded to a person shot.
When first responders arrived, they found a person with a gunshot wound in the upper chest area.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said the man died at the scene.
Officials said based on their early investigation, neighbors said they heard a single gunshot around 9 a.m. The property owner was walking the area and found the dead person.
JSO said while the victim has not been officially identified, he is believed to be a local homeless man in his late 40s to early 50s who frequents the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
The sheriff’s office said this is an isolated incident and anyone with any information is asked to call them at 904-630-0500 or make an anonymous tip at 866-845-TIPS.
This story will be updated as we learn more.