JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office {JSO} is investigating a Westside shooting that left a 15-year-old dead.
It happened near Nathaniel Gorham Way - south of I-10 and north of Normandy Boulevard.
Officers responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting. The teenage victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Initial investigations indicate that the shooting resulted from an altercation, though the circumstances and relationships of those involved remain unclear.
JSO hasn’t officially classified this as a homicide, however, detectives from JSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene Unit are actively investigating the incident.
JSO believes this is an isolated incident and that there is no additional threat to the community. However, they emphasize the importance of community assistance in the ongoing investigation.
“We urge anyone with information related to this incident to come forward,” said Sergeant Lloyd of the JSO Homicide Unit. “Your assistance is crucial in helping us understand what happened and bringing those responsible to justice.”
Community members with information are encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS
