JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot while he was in line at the Amazon fulfillment center in Jacksonville.
JSO said two other men were shot, but they are expected to be okay.
Police said investigators are looking for three suspects -- two shooters and a get-a-way driver.
Police have released a picture of the suspected get-a-way car.
JUST IN: JSO released a picture of the suspects' vehicle involved in the triple shooting outside of the Amazon fulfillment center. Police are looking for three suspects. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/G3IS4OoqXp
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) June 29, 2020
Statement from Amazon Spokesperson Timothy Carter”
“This is a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and all those who have been impacted by this incident. We are working closely with the Sheriff as they investigate.
“On Background
“This incident occurred outside of the building.
“We immediately locked down our building to ensure the safety of those inside the site.
“We’re offering counseling and support at the building.
“This involves individuals who were in a queue for a New Hire event.
“We refer you to the police, who are actively investigating, for further details of what occurred. You can see a briefing by the police here with further details.”
JSO plans to release surveillance image of suspect’s car. @ActionNewsJax will put that out as soon as we get it. Investigator told me they’re working to learn how suspects knew victim & if they followed him prior to this.
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) June 29, 2020
Adeara Booth said he was filling out hiring paperwork at the time of the shooting. She said she was just feet from the gunmen.
“I saw a gentleman dressed in all black, and the next thing you know he just started shooting,” Booth said. “I stood in shock. So, I guess after the five or six gunshot started shooting out, I saw another gunman. He was just like going in between the cars.”
Inside, employees were on lockdown.
“I was on the third floor,” Heather Goodrich said. “Everyone on the third floor we all had to stay in our stations, nobody could move, since two o’clock.”
Now, witnesses and workers are trying to cope with the unthinkable.
“It was very scary because it could’ve easily been me,” Booth said. “It could’ve easily been me.”
#JSO has responded to a reported shooting in the 12900 block of Pecan Park Road In the area of the Amazon facility. We are working to gather more information. Follow us for further. pic.twitter.com/G3Hu53gtuU
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) June 29, 2020
JSO says they were on scene with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
This is as close as we can get to the Amazon fulfillment center on Pecan Park Rd. not far from the Jacksonville International Airport. The Jacksonville Sheriff confirmed there was a shooting. We’re working to confirm more details. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/7OMvFSCSIo
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) June 29, 2020
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