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Jacksonville’s 2025 homicide data reveals spikes in certain areas but only 1 gang-related death

Published: January 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM

After a historic drop to 82 homicides reported in Jacksonville in 2024, the numbers ticked back up over 100 in 2025, including 11 fatal police-involved shootings.

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