JSO investigating homicide in Westconnett neighborhood
Shooting scene (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent shooting in the Wesconnett neighborhood.
A woman who witnessed the deadly shooting said two men got into a fight that led to gunfire on Catoma Street.
News4JAX also saw a man’s body lying on the ground as police continued the investigation.
This is developing.
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Ariel Schiller joined the News4Jax team as an evening reporter in September of 2023. She comes to Jacksonville from Tallahassee where she worked at ABC27 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter for 10 months.
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