Man dies after shooting near Edward Waters College

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office investigates homicide on Dot Street

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man shot about 11 p.m. Friday on Dot Street in the New Town neighborhood died early Saturday morning at UF Health Jacksonville.

The man's name has been released.

Police tape surrounds the playground of a park at the intersection of Dot and Pierce streets, three blocks from Edward Waters College. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office homicide investigators were looking for witnesses and evidence. 

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.