According to local media, six have been injured, three of whom are in critical condition after a drive-by shooting took place near TIAA Bank Field, Jaguars Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville shooting: 6 shot, 3 in critical condition near Jaguars stadium https://t.co/MLsj1LAJXp
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) October 21, 2018
No suspect is in custody as of yet:
“Six people have been shot a few blocks from an NFL stadium in Jacksonville, and three are in critical condition, authorities reported.”
“Shots broke out Sunday afternoon at the intersection of A Philip Randolph Boulevard and Pippin Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The six victims were adults, deputies reported.”
-Victims: 5 men, 1 woman (aged 20s-70s)
-Shots came from passenger side of vehicle
-No suspect in custody
-Deputies working on putting out a picture of the vehicle.
Story should update shortly. https://t.co/ZmHHNBf2Na— Langston Taylor (@langstonitaylor) October 21, 2018
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the shooting and provided some details Sunday afternoon.
#JSO is working multiple people shot at APR and Pippin. Once a safe location is determined for the media it will be advised. At this time, no location has been set. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
We have no suspect(s) in custody. https://t.co/Z3STG9dJlC
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
The area around the shooting on APR has been closed and the investigation active. This incident is outside the stadium footprint and has not impacted the Jag game at this time. As it relates to traffic, we are working on post game traffic patterns affected – more info to follow.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
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At this time we believe the suspect was in a vehicle described as a grey/silver four door vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact #JSO at 904-630-0500 or email [email protected]. https://t.co/Z3STG9dJlC
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
It was just less than two months ago that a shooting took place at a video game tournament taking place in Jacksonville.
At least 10 injured, several dead after "mass shooting" at video game tournament in Jacksonville, Fla. https://t.co/YqfLaey3Rg
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 26, 2018
We will monitor this situation and update with any developments.
Updated:
It is now being reported that the shooting looks to be gang-related.
JACKSONVILLE SHOOTING: Authorities say six people have been wounded, some seriously, in an apparent gang-related shooting blocks from the NFL stadium in Jacksonville where the Jaguars were hosting the Houston Texans. https://t.co/7CQZ6tJ2fu
— KALB News Channel 5 (@KALBtv5) October 21, 2018
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