The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the suspect in a deadly shooting in the St. Nicholas area Sunday.
In a news briefing Sunday evening, the sheriff’s office said the shooting happened in a residential area on Mayfair Road. The incident is believed to have started as a physical fight, which escalated into a shooting.
The victim was taken to a hospital after being shot, but was later pronounced deceased, according to the sheriff’s office.
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A suspect was not immediately located, but investigators believe it was an isolated incident. Witnesses described a male suspect. Police continued to canvass the area for surveillance footage and additional witnesses Sunday evening.
Anyone with information on the shooting or the suspect is asked to contact the sheriff’s office directly at 904-630-0500 or anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers.