JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Officers are searching for witnesses after a man was found dead in the backyard of a West Jacksonville home on Wednesday.
Officers are getting a search warrant to enter the backyard and said they do not know the identity of the victim or anyone involved in the shooting at this time.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office began investigating the suspicious death in the 1000 block of Westbrook Circle East around 1 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the area.
Officers are asking for the public's help in finding possible suspects.
Follow @ErinaANjax for updates.
#JSO Homicide Unit is working a person shot in the 1000 block of E. Westbrook Circle. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) April 27, 2016
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At least 6 JSO detectives are out here. Crime scene is growing.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
"Suspicious death" callout at Westbrook Circle W and Commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/nQiBJHf1Ei
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
JFRD just arrived. pic.twitter.com/KSFPb8Z1zo
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
New info from JSO: black male found dead in a backyard on Westbrook Circle E. There were reports of gunshots.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
Police had to/in process of getting a search warrant to go in the backyard. No ID on victim yet.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
At this time, JSO doesn't know who or how many suspects they're looking for. Neighbors say this area is filled with drugs and crime.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) April 27, 2016
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