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JSO: Man shot, killed in fight with 2 unknown suspects in Hillcrest area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting on Lane Avenue South early Wednesday.

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According to detectives, at around 1:05 a.m., officers responded to the area and located a man with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Initial investigation revealed that the victim was in a fight with two other men in a parking lot when he was shot. The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan. Police believe they headed north on Lane Avenue. The relationship between the suspects and the victim is unknown.

Officers are at the scene conducting their investigation. A witness was detained and is being interviewed. JSO found a Vystar ATM and cameras from other businesses, so the police are hopeful it can get footage of the incident.

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