JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A tow truck driver was shot and killed late Tuesday night in Brentwood while attempting to repossess a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The shooter is still on the run, police said.
JSO said officers responded around 10 p.m. to a reported shooting at the Sanctuary Walk apartment complex on East 21st Street, a few blocks east of Phoenix Avenue.
Investigators said the tow truck driver went to the complex to repossess a vehicle, and an argument started with the vehicle’s owner. JSO said a man then came outside and fired multiple shots, hitting the tow truck driver.
Tow truck driver fatally shot while repossessing vehicle at Brentwood apartment complex (Jesse Hanson/News4JAX photojournalist)
The driver was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries. The shooter fled the scene and has not been arrested.
JSO said there is no threat to the community at this time.
The sheriff’s office has not released the name of the driver or the company he worked for. They also do not have a description of the suspect, and have not indicated any possible relationship between the suspected shooter and the person involved in the repossession dispute.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office by phone at (904) 630-0500, by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or via CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS
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