JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a vacant building on Spearing Street.
JSO’s homicide unit said that patrol officers responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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The victim, a man believed to be between 30 to 40 years old, was taken to Shands Hospital but died shortly after arrival.
JSO said the victim was involved in an altercation with an unknown individual during which he was beaten. At this time, no suspect has been identified.
Several individuals who were in the area at the time of the incident have been detained and are being interviewed by investigators.
Authorities are working with the State Attorney’s Office to obtain search warrants to gather further evidence from the residence.
The victim suffered blunt force trauma to the upper torso and head, though police have not yet determined the exact weapon used. The investigation is ongoing.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS, or submit tips online at JSOcrimeTips.com.