Police in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, responded to a harrowing active shooter incident in the downtown area on Sunday evening, resulting in one person dead and two others injured. The chaotic scene unfolded with multiple suspected shooters still on the loose, prompting authorities to initially issue a shelter-in-place order.
The tense situation eventually led to a large police presence in the Jacksonville Beach area near 2nd Ave. North and 1st St. North. Eyewitnesses reported seeing ambulances and patrol cars swarming the area as the downtown district/bar area and beachfront were placed on lockdown.
According to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, two individuals were rushed to the hospital – one in serious condition and the other with non-life-threatening injuries. Tragically, a third victim succumbed to their injuries.
The surviving victims are currently in stable condition, with one individual critically wounded in the Sneakers parking lot and the other two shot at 2nd Ave. North. Authorities are urging the public to steer clear of the crime scene as the investigation unfolds.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments on this tragic incident in Jacksonville Beach.
