On Christmas night, a tragic shooting occurred in the College Park area of Jacksonville’s Northside, leading to the death of a man. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident, which took place around 8:30 p.m. at the 3200 block of Penny Cove Lane. Upon their arrival, officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was also present at the scene and pronounced the man dead.
Several individuals at the scene were taken into custody and are cooperating with the police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide and Crime Scene units are currently investigating the case. The authorities have encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office directly or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
This tragic event has shaken the local community, occurring during a time typically associated with peace and family gatherings. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident and to bring justice to the victim and their family.