UPDATE: Security guard shot, killed outside of Jacksonville strip club was veteran, father
A man is dead after a shooting at a strip club in Westside Jacksonville on Wednesday, officials said.
Jacksonville police said the man was shot in the parking lot of Flash Dancers on Blanding Boulevard after an altercation that started inside the club.
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An employee told Action News Jax the man was the club's security guard and had recently been working at the club.
The man had been on the scene for an hour and a half before he was taken to the hospital. Police said he died in the emergency room.
BREAKING: One man dead after an altercation inside Flash Dancers Show Bar on Blanding Blvd. He was shot in parking lot.
— Letisha Bereola (@LetishaANjax) September 27, 2017
Police are currently reviewing surveillance video and are talking to witnesses. Officials said they are working to identify the shooter who is still on the run.
On Wednesday morning, JSO crime scene technicians focused on the parking lot behind the strip club, with several evidence markers on the ground.
Police said Wednesday afternoon that they are searching for two people spotted on surveillance camera who they believe may have information in reference to the shooting.
RECOGNIZE THESE GUYS? #JSO thinks they may have info on deadly shooting at Jacksonville strip club. @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/pDjMGj4up3
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) September 27, 2017
Both individuals left in a vehicle, and police have released surveillance images of the individuals and the vehicle they were driving.
Anyone who has any information on the location or identity of the individuals is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward of up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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#UPDATE: Man dies after shooting in #Jacksonville strip club parking lot https://t.co/aRRPdAdFZD pic.twitter.com/c7jQF0GmOU
— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) September 27, 2017
#anjaxbreaking jso on scene of undetermined death at Flash Dancers gentlemen's club on blanding. Gathering details now. pic.twitter.com/WPWNE9i4cr
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 27, 2017
Jso crime scene techs focusing on the parking lot behind the club right now on the west side. pic.twitter.com/WvnZOI6jgL
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 27, 2017
Strip club parking lot littered with evidence marker at undetermined death scene. pic.twitter.com/Dep53PmXb3
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 27, 2017
Crime scene tech measuring something in a back wall of the strip club parking lot. pic.twitter.com/qgxW5GnoKe
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 27, 2017
I count at least 8 evidence markers on the ground. pic.twitter.com/W6l7baDVYr
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 27, 2017
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