Suspects sought in Southside beating

61-year-old victim severely beaten while opening business on Southside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public to help identify two unknown Aggravated Battery suspects.

On Friday, August 1, 2014, around 5:00 a.m. a 61-year-old victim was severely beaten while opening a business in the area of West University Boulevard and Powers Avenue.

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The victim was treated at a local hospital for injuries to his head, face and upper torso, according to JSO.

Police said the suspects are described as two white males with unknown type accents. The suspects were observed arriving and leaving in a white SUV vehicle.

Anyone who has any information on the identity or location of the two unknown suspects is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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