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5-year-old dies after being caught in crossfire during fight over $180, Jacksonville sheriff says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — APRIL 7 UPDATE: 5-year-old Kearria Addison has died after being shot in the head in a dispute-related crossfire, according to Mayor Lenny Curry.

The deadly incident happened outside of a convenience store in the 10300 block of Monaco Drive on Jacksonville’s Northside Monday.

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Curry mentioned the “unbelievable” violent incident Tuesday morning during a video-conference regarding COVID-19. Curry stated the girl’s 4-year-old sister was also hurt in the shooting and is expected to be OK.

Action News Jax’s Meghan Moriarty spoke with a family member and a friend who said Kearria died during surgery.

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said the shooting was a result of a fight over $180. Police are expected to release pictures of two wanted suspects: Johnathan David Hall, 31, and Tom Everett Jr., 50.

Kearria was an innocent bystander.

Original Story:

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced on Twitter that he has been briefed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on a child shot Monday around 4 p.m. WATCH CBS47/FOX30 FOR UPDATES

He said that the shooting appeared to be the result of a dispute-related crossfire, and that the Sheriff said a second child was injured. During a police briefing, Action News Jax learned that the child shot in the head is a 5-year-old girl, and that the second child was injured by debris and is a 4-year-old girl.

The children were sitting in the backseat of a car when the shooting happened, police say.

Police say the suspects left the area, and that they are currently investigating. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call JSO at (904) 630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.