JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in a smoky home on Spring Street.
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According to detectives, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded around 2 a.m. and found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters discovered that a hotplate in the kitchen was causing the smoke and put it in the sink.
After the fire was out, JFRD conducted a safety sweep and found a man dead in one of the bedrooms. JSO was contacted and is still at the scene with the State Attorney’s Office.
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A woman who lives at the home is being interviewed by police as a witness. Police said that the motive and cause of death is not yet known.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and will update you as events unfold.
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