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Sheriff’s office said it made an arrest in May 2023 Regency neighborhood shooting death

Mariah Clayton, 20, was arrested by police for manslaughter in the death of a woman back in May.
Arrested Mariah Clayton, 20, was arrested by police for manslaughter in the death of a woman back in May. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police have said an arrest has been made in the death of a woman dating back to May of this year.

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On Wed., May 24 deputies responded to the area of 1200 Kendall Town Blvd. after a 911 call came in about a shooting.

As officers arrived at the scene, with support from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, an adult woman was found. She was taken to a local hospital where she died.

Over the last 5 months, the homicide unit worked through the investigation. Going over the evidence and information it gathered, Mariah Clayton, 20, was identified as a suspect.

Clayton was subsequently arrested for manslaughter in connection with the death.

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