Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle and crime scene tape block access near Drew Field as detectives investigate a deadly shooting early Thursday. (WJXT)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A shooting is under investigation after a man was found dead early Thursday in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO said officers responded around 1:30 a.m. after a passerby reported finding someone in Drew Park, on Barnes Road South near University Boulevard. Police said they found a man who appears to be in his 20s with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
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Investigators said they found shell casings and other evidence at the park. Detectives are canvassing the area to talk with witnesses and are also looking for surveillance video that may have captured what happened.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as JSO releases more information.
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