JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 15-year-old was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Lakeshore, police said.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office homicide team responded around 5 a.m. in the 2200 block of Vista Avenue, which is south of San Juan Avenue.
JSO confirmed 15-year-old Johnnie Carter was shot and killed. He would have turned 16 this month.
Police said it appears there was some sort of altercation at the scene.
Zach Linke told Action News Jax that he was with the victim hours ago before the shooting. He said he doesn't understand this.
“We came back here and I dropped him off and my last words to him were, ‘See you later, homie,'" Zach said.
There is no suspect information, and police are still interviewing witnesses.
Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and receive a possible reward of up to $3,000.
Action News Jax reporter Larry Spruill is at the scene. Refresh the page, watch CBS47 Action News Jax beginning at 5 p.m. and follow him on Twitter @LarryANjax for the latest developments.
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Friends of 15-year-old Johnnie Carter say he was shot & killed not far from his home this morning. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/uiyJ04fhJ0
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
Friends of 15-year-old Johnnie Carter say he was shot & killed not far from his home this morning. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/uiyJ04fhJ0
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
Zach Linke was w/ shooting victim just 6 hours ago. Said he walked into his home safely. Doesn't understand this. pic.twitter.com/r77Du9dMJA
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
Shooter(s) still on the run. If you have any information, pass it along to JSO. @ActionNewsJax
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
JSO on shooting on @ActionNewsJax: Police are still working to identify the teenage victim right now & contact his family.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) July 6, 2016
JSO on shooting on @ActionNewsJax: Still trying to locate witnesses. Not able to release where on his body the teen was shot.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) July 6, 2016
JSO says teen shot and killed in Lakeshore neighborhood. Altercation took place and shooter left the scene.
— Phil Amato (@PhilAmatoANjax) July 6, 2016
JSO on shooting on @ActionNewsJax: Around 5 am @JSOPIO responded to a shooting and a white male was shot and killed. He was a juvenile.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) July 6, 2016
Crime scene van here. Much of this neighborhood roped off with crime scene tape. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/JPH7evpFUu
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
JSO homicide responding in a residential area of Lakeshore, south of San Juan Ave. #ANjaxBREAKING @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/98YhXYnnbp
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
#ANjaxBREAKING: Homicide responding to an incident at 2200 Vista, per JSO. We're on the way & working to learn more. @ActionNewsJax
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 6, 2016
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