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Source: 2 in custody, Ford Escape found in deadly shooting of homeowner in Jacksonville

By Brittney Donovan and Action News Jax
By Brittney Donovan and Action News Jax
Update: Source says the Ford Escape was found Monday night. Two people are in custody and one person is sought, according to a source.

Officers are searching for two suspects accused of shooting a homeowner who came home during a burglary in Jacksonville.

Police said Kyle Simpson had just gotten home from work when he found two young men inside his home.

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Police said the suspects shot and killed Simpson, 50, and fled in a black 2010 Ford Escape, police said.

Officers said the description of the suspects in the shooting matches the description of suspects in several burglaries and thefts in the area since Sunday.

Officers said it appears the suspects had confrontations with other victims during the crimes.

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Police said the two suspects may be in their teens or early 20s who were wearing dark clothing during the shooting.

Officers said they are looking into if they are students who were skipping class.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the car or suspects to call 904-630-0500.

#JSO is working a shooting in the 1100 block of Native Dancer Ct. #JAX #Jacksonville

Take a close look. Neighbors say this is the Ford Escape that two young men fled in after killing a man who walked in on a burglary at his Jacksonville home:

Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, February 6, 2017

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