JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Another Jacksonville teenager is dead after an overnight shooting that left a second teen wounded and recovering from a gunshot.
Police tell Action News friends were gathered at William Sheffield Park to remember Johnell Johnson, a First Coast High student who was killed two weeks ago, when they came under attack.
Sources tell Action News that’s when First Coast High athlete Jaquon Reeves was shot and killed.
A First Coast High junior was grazed by a bullet. He received treatment and was released from a hospital.
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Police say as many as 30 people were gathered at the event for Johnson. Johnson was shot and killed 2 weeks ago at an after-prom party.
Police say friends gathered Friday night to remember him and that during the memorial, one or more people showed up and started shooting, turning a night of remembrance into one of violence.
The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says if you know anything to please call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Police say the shooting could be gang related, but they say they don’t believe it is in retaliation for the shooting of Johnson.
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