Man found dead in motel parking lot on Philips Highway after reported shooting: JSO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found fatally shot early Thursday morning in the parking lot of a motel on Philips Highway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO said officers were called around 3 a.m. to the Midtown Lodge by managers who reported hearing gunshots.

The officers found a man in the parking lot, who appeared to be possibly in his 40s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

JSO said at least three people have been detained as detectives investigate. It’s unclear what might have led up to the shooting.

Investigators said they are looking through surveillance video and ask anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.