JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police are investigating after a dramatic shooting Wednesday afternoon that left one man dead and an innocent bystander injured.
In a live news conference, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Stephens said around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a gas station on Powers Ave. where the scene unfolded.
According to witnesses, a group of people were standing outside of the convenience store when a white sedan and a white SUV pulled up and several people exited the cars and began shooting.
Police say an adult Black male was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Another man, believed to be an innocent bystander, transported himself to the hospital. JSO said the man had a child in his vehicle when he was shot but the child was not hurt.
JSO said at this time the shooting appears to be targeted.
This is a developing story.
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