JSO investigating reported shooting in Downtown Jacksonville
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JSO investigating reported shooting in Downtown Jacksonville

  • August 31, 2026

Reported shooting at Ashley and Julia streets in Downtown Jacksonville (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting in the area of Ashley and Julia streets Downtown.

There is a heavy police presence in the area outside of an apartment building.

Witnesses told News4JAX that a fight between two people led to gunfire.

News4JAX will update as more information becomes available.

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