1 dead in shooting near New Town

Blue and red police lights at a generic crime scene. (Ajax9, Getty Images)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Around 12:55 a.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1600 block of Wilcox St., just off West 6th.

When officers arrived, they found a man lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound.

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JFRD pronounced the man dead when it arrived.

Officers are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance video.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.