Man found stabbed to death in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood, potential suspect detained

The Jacksonville Sheriff's office is investigating after a man was stabbed to death in the city's New Town area. (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office is investigating after a man was stabbed to death Friday evening in the New Town neighborhood.

Police said when they arrived, they found a man in his late 40s or early 50s stabbed on the entryway to an apartment on West Union Street.

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Jacksonville Fire Rescue pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Police said a potential suspect, a woman in her 40s, was located inside of another apartment nearby. She has been detained, police said.

This is an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident you are urged to call JSO or contact CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous at 866-845-8477.


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