JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Detectives are investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday morning in Jacksonville Beach.
Police said the man was found shot on 10th Street South near 1st Avenue South. Police said they aren’t releasing any more information about the man until his family is notified.
Investigators would not say if the man was shot where he was found.
Crime scene tape stretched from 1st Street to 2nd Street for hours Tuesday, starting around 7 a.m.
Multiple Jacksonville Beach Police units were at the scene as investigators took pictures and searched the area, placing red flags. Drones, metal detectors and a camera pole were also being used at the scene.
Neighbors said they were surprised to learn the man had been shot because they didn’t hear anything Tuesday morning. Police asked if they had heard gunshots, fireworks or tires screeching.
The scene was very active around noon Tuesday.
Abby Faulkenberry said the man was found just a few doors down from her.
“It was crazy. And then the area can get a little sketchy at times, but nothing like this usually,” she said.
Anyone with information about Tuesday’s shooting is asked to call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1667.