JACKSONVILE, FLA. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Old St. Augustine Road in the Mandarin area. Police said a 16-year-old boy is dead after a shooting at the Coopers Hawk Apartment Homes late Friday evening.
JSO said there was a large party that happened at a different location nearby but the party moved to that apartment complex. Police said there was a fight that broke out between two groups when someone pulled out a gun and started shooting.
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Police do not know if the teenager was the intended target or was involved in the fight.
There were at least 10 shots fired and JSO is trying to find out if there was more than one shooter.
Haraka Carswell, founder of Silent Women Speaking said the gun violence needs to stop.
“Families are hurting it’s the holidays, instead of preparing for a new year, mom has to prepare for a burial,” Carswell said.
Police are interviewing about 7 people who are considered witnesses. Most of them are teenagers but a few adults are also being questioned.
JSO is asking anyone with information to reach out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office by phone at 904-630-0500, by email at JSOcrimetips@jacksheriff.org, or via Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
This shooting is still under investigation.