Jacksonville Sheriff's Office investigating shooting that killed two juveniles near Island Point Dr. – Action News Jax

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left two young men dead early Sunday morning in the area of 1000 Island Point Dr.

According to JSO, around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of Island Point Dr. regarding a person shot.

When they arrived, they found two young men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.

The Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to the incident and are currently conducting a thorough investigation.

Initial assessments reveal the shooting was an isolated incident, with no indication that other people were targeted. At this time, there are no known witnesses to the incident.

The victims were found in the community parking lot, and no nearby vehicles or residences appear to have been hit by gunfire.

Investigators also revealed that the two deceased juveniles were not residents of the complex.

Anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office by phone at 904-630-0500, by email at [email protected] or through CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

This is an ongoing investigation and will be updated as details become available.

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