JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of battery with injuries on 13000 Macapa Road.
When officers arrived an adult male victim was suffering from severe lacerations and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
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According to JSO, an additional adult male victim, Brian A. Jurec, 54, was located inside the residence and was subsequently pronounced dead by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
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JSO’s Homicide Unit Team, Crime Scene Unit, and partners from the State Attorney’s Office responded to conduct their respective investigations. Detectives began to meticulously review all available evidence.
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On Wednesday, JSO asked for assistance to help find Nicholas Brett Cuzzort.
Through their investigation, Cuzzort, 41, was identified as a person of interest and subsequently arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder.
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