JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One man is dead after being shot in Downtown Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. in the 300 block of West Forsyth Street. Off-duty officers who were working nearby heard gunshots and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound and contacted Jacksonville Fire Rescue. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.
JSO says they have identified a person of interest, but are not able to confirm yet if that person is a suspect in the shooting. They also say multiple witnesses are cooperating.
Anyone with information in regards to the shooting is asked to call JSO or Crime Stoppers.
Large police presence in downtown Jax. JSO says there was a shooting on Julia St - will give an update at 9:45. These are pictures from the corner of W Forsyth and Clay. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/IRE3StOFin
— Marilyn Parker (@MarilynParkerTV) May 16, 2022