Man killed in drive-by shooting identified

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police have identified a 39-year-old man who was shot several times and died in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning.

Police said Earl Jones was standing on Retaw Street in the Lakeshore area of the Westside with several friends around 3:45 a.m.

The SUV drove down the street and Jones became involved in some type of verbal altercation with the driver, according to police.

The driver shot Jones several times and fled the scene, police said.

There was no suspect information.

If you have any information, call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.