Police ID man killed in Westside shooting

4Runner from shooting found; police seek witnesses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police have identified a 24-year-old man shot and killed Wednesday night on Jammes Road.

Police said two black men pulled up next to the Roshaun Hayles' car about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday and started shooting into the car at an apartment complex on Jammes Road, near the intersection of Wilson and Blanding boulevards.

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Hayles' friends tried to take him to the hospital, but they stopped at the San Juan Corner Store at Jammes Road and Cassat Avenue to call for help.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue responded and took Hayles to UF Health, where he died, said JSO Sgt. Steve Rudlaff.

Police have recovered a dark green Toyota 4Runner they say was used by the two men.

Police say that they are aware of several witnesses who saw the shooting, and they are asking for those witnesses to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.