JSO makes arrest in September shooting death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man connected to a deadly shooting from September.

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On Sunday, Sept. 24, officers responded to the 11900 block of Beach Boulevard after receiving several 911 calls about a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Johnnie Johnson, who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department transported Johnson to a local hospital, where he later died.

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During the investigation, JSO Homicide Team #2 identified 54-year-old Benjamin Groover as the suspect.

Groover was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder.

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