JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One man is dead and another suffered life threatening-injuries in a shooting Friday night on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
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Police say just after 10 p.m., they responded to Ella Street in reference to shooting where a man was found lying in the middle of the street. The had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead a short time later at UF Health, JSO said.
Another victim, officers learned, was self-transported to the same hospital where they underwent emergency surgery for their injuries.
Witnesses told police a dark colored sedan with at least two suspects inside exited the car and began shooting. The suspects then drove off in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.