JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating Tuesday after a man was found dead in the middle of a Westside road.
JSO said that, around 3:45 a.m., JSO patrol officers responded to the 5600 block of Wesconnect Boulevard to help JFRD with a person who was found unresponsive on the road. JFRD personnel later pronounced the man dead on the scene.
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Detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded and are conducting the investigation.
JSO said it does not know how the man may have died but he has some external injuries so detectives believe foul play may be involved.
Because of this, the classification of the incident is pending. JSO said it will continue to investigate and coordinate its efforts with partners at the Medical Examiner’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office.
JSO strongly encourages anyone with information that can assist with the investigation to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (904) 630-0500 or Crime stoppers at (866) 845 -TIPS. You can also provide information online at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.