JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police are searching for the passengers of a white car who may have information about a deadly drive-by shooting last week.
One man died after the shooting Thursday on Delaware Avenue in the Lake Forest neighborhood.
According to Sgt. H.W. Goldfein, officers learned about 5:45 p.m. Thursday that a man believed to be approximately 25 years old had been shot multiple times. Goldfein said friends and family drove him to a hospital for treatment, but the man died from his injuries.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that investigators are now looking for information about the occupants of an older white Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows and damage to the front passenger side and headlight.
The car, which JSO released a photo of, was in the area and may have valuable information regarding the murder, police said.
#JSO investigating a murder that occurred in the area of 8200 Delaware Avenue. We are seeking information regarding the occupants of this vehicle who may have valuable information.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) January 27, 2021
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The homeowner whose camera recorded the image of the car declined to comment in a recorded interview but said he heard up to six gunshots and then, moments later, he saw a campaign-colored car rushing the victim to the hospital.
Another witness, who News4Jax has chosen not to identify, said she was outside when saw the white car moments before the shooting.
“I saw the white car go past one time real fast. It stopped. It came back then it went off again. They were talking to the person next to the car that had the bullet holes in it,” she said.
She said she went inside her home then moments later, she heard gunshots. She said she hit the floor until the gunshots stopped.
The witness said she had seen a car similar to the one sought by police before. She also said she has seen suspicious activity on the block.
“This is the first time since the incident that three has been no movement going on. I’m assuming it’s because of the incident,” she said.
Anyone who has any information about the car, its occupants or the murder investigation is asked to contact JSO by calling 904-630-0500 or emailing JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward of up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).