Jacksonville Beach police investigate near the pier after a man was found dead beneath it late Wednesday night. Police responded around 9:50 p.m. after a reported disturbance nearby. (Andre Acevedo)
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – A man was found dead beneath the Jacksonville Beach pier after police responded to a reported disturbance nearby late Wednesday night, according to police.
Jacksonville Beach police responded to the pier around 9:50 p.m. after someone reported a disturbance in the area. When officers arrived, they found the man beneath the pier.
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Jacksonville Beach police investigate near the pier after a man was found dead beneath it late Wednesday night. Police responded around 9:50 p.m. after a reported disturbance nearby. (Andre Acevedo)
Police spokeswoman Sgt. Tonya Tator confirmed the man’s death and the location but released few additional details.
The man’s identity and the circumstances surrounding his death have not been released.
Police are expected to provide more information later today. This is a developing story.
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