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Deadly, violent weekend in Jacksonville area

There were several incidents around the Jacksonville area over the weekend.

Many were either killed or injured in a shooting or car crash. Others searched for cover to avoid injury in what witnesses called a "shootout" at a busy shopping plaza Sunday morning.

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Another was airlifted after a verbal argument became violent in Putnam County.

Here is a list below:

Saturday, Oct. 20.
  • The Florida Department of Children and Families confirmed the death of a 5-year-old girl who was badly beaten in a Westside home.
  • Motorcycle vs. vehicle crash leaves one dead in Putnam County. Click here for story.
  • An elderly man was hit and killed by a minivan Saturday night in Clay County.
Sunday, Oct. 21.
  • Six people were shot mere blocks away from a Jacksonville Jaguars's game at TIAA Bank Field. Three people are listed in critical condition, according to JSO. Police released an image of the vehicle they believe the shots came from.
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