The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Grant Street, less than a mile away from EverBank Stadium.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Multiple people were detained Friday afternoon after an individual, not identified by police, was killed in a shooting less than a mile away from EverBank Stadium, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Sgt. Saunders with the sheriff’s office said officers responded to the shooting, which happened in the 1200 block of Grant Street, around 4:50 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers reportedly found the victim injured, as they were then taken to a local hospital where they died.
Saunders said detectives interviewed those detained to learn what led up to the incident, and any possible involvement from them. He added that at this time, the sheriff’s office believes the incident poses no threat to the community.
JSO’s investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call JSO’s non-emergency number at 904-630-0500. To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.