JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot and killed on Barnhill Drive Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Police responded to the scene around 6:00 p.m. Officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department transported that victim to a nearby hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced dead.
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JSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene Units are leading an investigation. Detectives interviewed multiple witnesses and canvassed the area for video recordings.
Police believe the victim was approached by multiple suspects in a silver sedan. Those suspects fired several shots at the victim. JSO thinks this was a targeted attack, with no further threat to the nearby community.
Anyone with information that could help police is asked to contact JSO, either by phone at (904) 630-0500 or by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).