JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot Monday night at a Westside gas station and later died from his injuries at a hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Sgt. Bawroski, with the Sheriff’s Office, said police were sent to the Blue Store on 103rd Street at about 9 p.m. He said the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a drug deal.
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Bawroksi said several witnesses were being interviewed and that approximately five people were inside the store at the time of the shooting.
The name of the victim was not released.
RIGHT NOW: A large police presence outside the Blue Store off of 103rd. I just spoke with a woman who was inside the store when she heard several gunshots and everyone inside the store took cover. JSO hasn’t announced a briefing time yet. @wjxt4pic.twitter.com/YrcZpUT7tw
Corley Peel is a Texas native and Texas Tech graduate who covered big stories in Joplin, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida before returning to the Lone Star State. When not reporting, Corley enjoys hot yoga, Tech Football, and finding the best tacos in town.