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Police investigating death of man found shot after crashing into building on Myrtle Avenue

A crash turned into a deadly shooting investigation on Myrtle Avenue. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man died after he crashed his car into a building, and police found him suffering from at least one gunshot wound early Saturday in Historic Durkeeville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said just after midnight, they received reports of a car that had crashed into a building at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and 8th Street West.

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When they arrived, they found the man, in his late 30s, suffering from at least one gunshot wound, JSO said.

JFRD transported the man to a local hospital where he died.

Police said they do not have information as to where the shooting happened nor any suspect information. They also don’t know the circumstances of the incident or the relationships of those involved.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or via CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.


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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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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.

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