JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found shot to death early Tuesday on Bridges Road near Dunn Avenue.
Sgt. Howard Saunders with JSO’s Homicide Unit said patrol officers were called to the area just after 12:40 a.m. in reference to “someone shot.” When officers arrived, Saunders said they found an adult male with at least one gunshot wound.
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The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said he died at the scene.
The victim was identified by his mother as 18-year-old Alexander Rutledge. She said that he was going to be in the Navy and had just met with his recruiter.
Homicide detectives, crime scene detectives and the State Attorney’s Office are investigating the circumstances. Based on the facts known so far, Saunders said this appears to be an isolated incident.
Rutledge’s mother, Shantarious, said that her son had gotten into an argument with his best friend before he was shot.
JSO said the classification of the incident is pending as investigators work with the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.