Man who was walking on I-95 following crash dies after being struck by van, tractor-trailer: FHP
An 84-year-old man who was walking on Interstate 95 after he crashed into a guardrail died early Friday morning when he was struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
City Council considers emergency bill to install historic marker for victims of racist attack at Dollar General
A historic marker to honor the victims killed in a racially motivated Dollar General shooting last year is planned for the Grand Park neighborhood.
13-year-old critically injured after being hit by SUV while walking to school in Grand Park
A 13-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with critical injuries Wednesday morning after an SUV hit him at the intersection of Division Street and Kings Road in the Grand Park area.
Dollar General is giving $2.5M to local groups following a racist attack. Some doubt it will help, others disagree
Following its reopening, Dollar General revealed the list of organizations they awarded 2.5 million dollars to help support the community rocked by those racially motivated murders.
Dollar Store reopening draws mixed reactions as community continues to grieve racist attack
For the first time since three people were killed in a racially motivated shooting in August, the doors of the Dollar General store in Grand Park will open Friday at 9 a.m.
New evidence images, 911 calls released nearly a year after murder of 13-year-old Prince Holland
Newly released evidence from the State Attorneyโs Office on Thursday includes 911 calls and photographs in the Prince Holland murder investigation.
Hate crime: 3 killed in shooting at Jacksonville store by gunman with swastika-painted AR-15
Three people are dead after what Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said was a โracially-motivatedโ shooting that is being called a hate crime by the FBI at a Dollar General on Kings Road that prompted heavy police and SWAT response in Northwest Jacksonville.
Tips, investigative efforts lead to arrest in May 2022 murder, police say
Months after finding an unresponsive man in an apartment on Kings Park Drive off Kings Road in Northwest Jacksonville, the Sheriffโs Office announced an arrest Friday in the manโs murder.
Trauma alert issued for woman in her 60s after traffic accident downtown Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a crash on Kings Road and North Davis Street Sunday night.
JSO: Man released from hospital after police-involved shooting near Kings Road
A man was released from a hospital after he was shot by an officer Saturday near Kings Road, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said Sunday.
3-year-old girl found shot in Jacksonville neighborhood
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Detectives are investigating what led to a 3-year-old girl being shot Wednesday night on McMillan Street, just off Kings Road. According to Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office Lt. Damone, officers were called to McMillan Street at about 6 p.m. in reference to a shooting. They found the young girl suffering from one gunshot wound to her leg and she was taken to a hospital for treatment. โMy heart was sad about the 3-year-old that got shot. We got to get out in the streets and walk the streets and make a difference.โAdThe young girl was said to be in stable condition.
2 men injured in shooting at Kings Road gas station, JSO says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Two men were shot early Sunday morning at a gas station on Kings Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office. Around 12:05 a.m., according to the Sheriffโs Office, officers were called to shots fired at a gas station on Kings Road at Barnett Street. A short time later, the Sheriffโs Office said, police were notified that two men arrived at an area hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriffโs Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
Man dead, 2nd injured in New Town shooting, according to JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A shooting in the back parking lot of a Checkers Drive-In Restaurant on Kings Road left Sunday afternoon left one man dead and one man critically injured, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office. Arriving officers found two men in their early 20s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside their black four-door sedan. JSO is working to identify these men and notify their next of kin. "I think they are just stopping people who are coming through, trying to identify. There are family members that have come towards trying to find out if these are their family members or not.
Jacksonville Fire Rescue: 1 rescued from apartment fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire Thursday night in Jacksonvilles Durkeeville neighborhood. According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, one person was rescued. The apartment complex is on Palafox Street just north of Kings Road. The fire was brought under control within a few minutes.
Man charged in shooting death outside Northwest Jacksonville gas station
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged with murder in the Oct. 13 shooting death outside the Sunoco station on Kings Road near Myrtle Avenue. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office investigators believe Henry McKinnon walked up a 31-year-old man about 3 p.m. and fired several shots. The victim, whose name will not be released, was taken to a hospital, where he died, police said. Homicide detectives initially had no information about a motive for the shooting or if the men knew each other. In addition to murder, McKinnon was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
JSO: Man shot and killed on Kings Road, gunman on run
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Sgt. Molina said a man in his 30s was shot around 3 p.m. Sunday along Kings Road and died after being rushed to a local hospital. A portion of Kings Road and Barnett Street was blocked off for the investigation. One man who asked not to be identified said he saw the shooting victim fighting for his life. Anyone with information about the deadly shooting is urged to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8644).
Young boy shot in leg in Grand Park area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A young boy in Jacksonville's Grand Park area is recovering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The shooting happened in the area of Flag Street and Kings Road. The Jacksonville Sheriff Office said officers responded to the scene just after 10 p.m.Police said the boy was approached and shot by a man wearing a red, white and blue jacket. If the police have to come from a substation to respond to a shot, the people are already gone. Anyone with information on who may have shot the young boy or why is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Young boy hurt in late night shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A young boy is recovering in the hospital after getting shot in the leg in the area of Flag Street and Kings Road in Jacksonville Saturday night. Officers responded to the scene just after 10 p.m and found the victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Investigators say the boy was approached and shot by a man wearing a red, white and blue jacket. There is no word yet on if someone is in custody. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.