2 killed in shooting at apartments off Atlantic Boulevard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people were shot and killed late Friday night at an apartment complex on Arabian Court off Atlantic Boulevard, just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Calls began coming into the newsroom about gunfire in the area at 10:45 p.m. An hour later, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that homicide detectives were investigating at a shooting at the apartment complex.

One of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene and the other was transported to a local hospital, where he or she later died.

Neither of the victims were identified and police said they do not have any suspect information at this time.

Detectives ask anyone who has information regarding this incident to call Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or JSO’s non-emergency line at 904-630-0500.