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Two suspects are dead and one suspect is on the run following a report of an armed robbery in a Jacksonville strip mall, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Apparent bullet hole above door of sweepstakes gaming business on southside. #anjaxbreaking I’m working on gathering information now. I see blood on the sidewalk outside the door. pic.twitter.com/S8d9oKu3CG
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) March 12, 2018
At approximately 11:29 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting at the business, Spin City Sweepstakes at the 10095 block of Beach Boulevard.
Investigators say as the 3 armed robbery suspects were leaving a security guard shot 2 of the suspects - the 3rd fled in a dark colored SUV. Shattered glass is covering the ground outside the business. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/nwuczODRpu
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) March 12, 2018
What we have seen. A body was just removed. Medical examiner is leaving. I see bullet holes, detectives, blood and evidence markers all in front of, or in, this business. #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/Zu2DKl7qc0
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) March 12, 2018
At the scene, JSO said they found two suspects suffering from gunshot wounds. One suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died while being treated at a local hospital, according to authorities.
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Investigators said three armed gunmen entered the business. The Spin City Sweepstakes' armed security guard shot two suspects as they fled the business, according to police.
JSO said the third suspect escaped the scene in a dark-colored Jeep SUV crossover.
Bullet hole above the door. Glass door is apparently shot out. #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/3qHOwmGQ8r
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) March 12, 2018
Anyone with information regarding the armed robbery is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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