Suspect shot in the face in self-defense at parking lot in Southside Estates: JSO

Shooting scene. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot in the face early Sunday in the Southside Estates neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said around 3 a.m., they responded to reports of a shooting in a strip mall’s parking lot on Atlantic Boulevard, near Anniston Road.

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Initial investigation determined the man shot in the face is the suspect in a previous shooting.

According to police, the man and three other people were in a dispute and he discharged a shotgun at the group.

Image of the car that was shot prior to the suspect being shot. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

Then, one of the people in the group shot the man in self-defense.

Police said the suspect, who’s in his 40s, left in his car after being shot in the face. First responders found him at his home, and he was transported to the hospital.

Police said the victims were cooperating in the investigation.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500, go online to JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS.


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Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Now, she is a proud San Diego State University alumna who has many years of experience in TV and digital journalism.

Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award.

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