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Man found dead next to road on Jacksonville’s Westside

A man was found dead next to a road in the McGirts Creek neighborhood. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found dead next to a road in the McGirts Creek neighborhood on Jacksonville’s Westside early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said around 2 a.m., they responded to Ricker Road, at the intersection with Morse Avenue, where they found the man dead next to the road.

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A man was found dead next to a road in the McGirts Creek neighborhood. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JSO said they do not know the circumstances of the incident and classified the case as pending.

Police said they are currently working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine how the victim died and if foul play was involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact JSO at 630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.


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