JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man and two minors were shot on Effee Street.
According to detectives, at around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to reported gunshots and located an adult man and two juvenile boys with life-threatening injuries. A dog was also hit by gunfire. The victims were transported by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department to a local hospital where one victim was pronounced dead.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded and are conducting a further investigation. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown.
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call JSO at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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