JSO: 2 critically injured in Wesconnett triple shooting

3 men shot on Banshee Avenue, Jacksonville police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two men were reported to be in life-threatening condition after a triple shooting Monday night in the Wesconnett area on the city's Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

According to the police report, three men between the age of 26 and 33 were shot just before 8 p.m. on Banshee Avenue, just west of Ortega Farms Boulevard.

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A witness who was outside the house told police that she hear the shooting and the oldest of the three victims ran outside. By the time officers arrived at the scene, that man was taken to Orange Park Medical Center Park West Emergency Room on 103rd Street, according to the report.

Police said the other two men later showed up at Orange Park Medical Center.

Police said two of the men were in life-threatening condition at last check, but it's unclear which of the three. 

Detectives said they don't believe there's a danger to the public, but they're not ruling that out.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.


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