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Jacksonville Beach police want to talk with witnesses after a 23-year-old man was killed and a second person was hurt in a shooting during Fourth of July celebrations early Wednesday morning.
PHOTOS: Man shot, killed in Jacksonville Beach
Police said Glen McNeil Jr., 23, died and another person was injured in the shooting near SeaWalk Pavilion at approximately 1 a.m.
The shooting happened several hours after the Jacksonville Beach Fourth of July fireworks show.
Police said McNeil died at the hospital and a second victim who has not been identified was treated for a minor injury.
Jax Beach police say several people saw the shooting that killed 23 y/o Glen McNeil Jr. near the amphitheater around 1:00 a.m. pic.twitter.com/sboyMSU4SQ
— Letisha Bereola (@LetishaANjax) July 5, 2017
Several people told Action News Jax that they heard what they believed were gunshots but thought they might be fireworks.
Exclusive video from a witness shows police collecting evidence on 1st Street North near the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.
Sky Action News Jax captured video of investigators gathering evidence in the area more than 11 hours after she shooting.
Jacksonville Beach police are asking for anyone with information about the shooting to call (904) 270-1675.
Friends tell me this is Glen McNeil Jr., the 23 year old who was shot and killed in Jax beach this morning. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/sTQJPEUWab
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
#BREAKING: Jacksonville Beach police say they are investigating a homicide @ActionNewsJax
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
“Right when I was leaving work I heard some things going on, I thought it was fireworks I went inside, I clocked out, and right when I clocked out I saw all these cops coming by and I thought 'Well, that’s kind of strange,'” said witness Shaun Pratt. “It is kind of scary to know that this is going on in your neighborhood. You’re out here to have a nice good 4th of July."
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Police investigating: 23 year old shot and killed in Jacksonville Beach, one other shot in the hand.
Posted by Beth Rousseau on Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Police say the other victim was shot in hand. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/GWdZM3UeSi
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
Just updated by police, they say McNeil was shot by the bandshell. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/usDhlf2ehP
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
Police say 23 year old Glen McNeil Jr. was shot and killed near the Lantham parking area around 1 AM @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
According to police another person was taken to the hospital with a minor injury @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
Investigators believe there were numerous eyewitnesses. They're asking any person with tips to call 904-270-1675 @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
July 5 shooting in Jacksonville BeachHere's exclusive video from the moments after the overnight shooting in Jacksonville Beach that killed one person and injured another: UPDATES: http://bit.ly/2tgkB8Y
Posted by Action News Jax on Wednesday, July 5, 2017
The scene at Jacksonville Beach. Police confirm 2 people injured, won't say how. Viewer says he was here, heard shots fired @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/pY6bET0JC8
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
Officers are searching around cars in this parking lot at Jax beach @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/DPXqdiAw2l
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
I can see several evidence markers on the ground. Right now police are searching under parking barriers @ActionNewsJax
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 5, 2017
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