Jacksonville Violence: 2 dead, 4 injured in 5 overnight shootings

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE 12:55 p.m.- Details on the Hubbard St. shooting are in the article below.

RELATED: One man injured in shooting on Hubbard St.

It was a violent evening in Duval County.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported five overnight shootings this Easter weekend.

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The first shooting occurred Saturday night outside a Tire Time on 5354 Normandy Blvd. at around 10:30 p.m.

Preliminary investigation by detective revealed that there was a large gathering where gunfire occurred, injuring one 17-year-old victim. The teenager was transported to a nearby hospital by an unknown individual, where treatment is being provided. The injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The shooter has not yet been named or apprehended, but the Violent Crimes Unit is investigating.

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The second shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. at 5000 Roosevelt Blvd.

Preliminary investigation revealed there was a car club meeting in a parking lot where another 17-year-old was shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where treatment is being provided.

There is currently no suspect information, but the Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

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The third shooting occurred at around 4 a.m. Sunday morning at 6000 Powers Ave. Upon JSO’s arrival, two men were located with gunshot wounds.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded, but both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The JSO Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded and are conducting an investigation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that gunfire rang out in a large gathering at a parking lot of a business after an argument ensued. Several witnesses have been detained and are cooperating with police.

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The fourth shooting occurred at 4:45 a.m. on I-295. The victim called police after claiming he heard gunshots on I-295 near Wilson Blvd. and discovered he had been shot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

There is still no suspect information available, but it has been taken over by the Violent Crimes Unit.

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Finally, at approximately 6:20 a.m., JSO responded to another shooting on 1800 Hubbard St. in response to one person shot.

At approximately 6:20 a.m., officers responded and located a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper arm. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Although it is in its early stages, detectives believe the shooting to be an isolated incident.

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“It saddens me, and it makes me want to cry,” Carlie Laramore, a nearby resident, said. “Those people may have had kids. They have family who love them. It just needs to stop.”

Laramore was on her way to Walmart to grab a few items she had forgotten for Easter dinner when her route was blocked by the crime scene.

“This shouldn’t be happening,” Laramore said. “This violence is ridiculous. What’s being done about it is frightening. Like, what are we going to do to stop it?”

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Laramore said she hopes a higher police presence is placed in the area.

“We travel this way to take my kids to school,” Laramore said. “I travel this way to go to work. This is scary. It just so happens that it happened on Easter, which is really really really disappointing and sad. I’m at a loss for words.”

If anyone has information on any of these shootings, JSO strongly encourages they call the office at 630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Action News Jax will continue to follow these stories and will update you as events unfold.

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