JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There is a heavy police presence near San Pablo Road South and Atlantic Boulevard.
A viewer sent Action News Jax a video showing the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market roped off with crime scene tape.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is responding to a “reported suicidal individual” in the area.
JSO said in a social media post, “At this time, traffic is being routed around the area.”
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Duval County Public Schools confirmed that Alimacani Elementary School is on a lockout due to the police activity. The following message was sent to families:
“Hello Alimacani Elementary School families. Students and staff are safe. The school is on a lockout as a precaution due to police activity in the area. No one is allowed to leave or enter campus. Stand by for future updates.”
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JSO is asking people to avoid the area for the time being.
Action News Jax will update this story with the latest information as soon as it becomes available.
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