JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A homicide investigation is underway after one person was shot Monday morning at the Palm Trace Apartments off of 103rd Street, according to police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said life saving measures were unsuccessful.
This is the second shooting on 103rd Street in the past 24 hours.
Crime scene tape has surrounded the first building you pass when you enter the property of the Palm Trace Apartments.
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Residents like Niah and Maddie who were on their way to the store were forced to walk around the large police scene. The two young women told News4JAX they try to avoid scenes like these that are becoming common around here.
“I’ve seen it on social media,” Niah and Maddie said. “It’s terrible. Terrible. All you can do is stay out of the way.”
On Sunday night a victim was found at a Publix parking lot after being shot at a nearby park. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said they’re putting resources in this area to try and stop this violence -- but they can’t do it alone.
“If the community knows anything please give us a call,” Robbie Henson, a detective with JSO, said. “We heavily rely on the community to help solve these crimes. We can’t do it alone. It takes stakeholders from the community.”
The person is said to be in critical condition, JFRD said. So far, no suspects are in custody.