Police search for shooter in Spring Park

JSO: Suspect shot, killed man after drug deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are searching for shooter after a man was shot dead in Spring Park Wednesday evening.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a suspect and the victim were on Spring Park Road near Emerson Street for a drug deal after 9 p.m. when gunfire began.

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Officers said they didn't have much of a description of the suspect, who was seen driving away in dark-colored sedan.

JSO is questioning eyewitnesses and they're still investigating.

If you know anything about this shooting, you're asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 855-845-TIPS.


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