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JSO searching for two men in shooting of ex-NFL player

By Rich Jones

JSO searching for two men in shooting of ex-NFL player

By Rich Jones

Jacksonville, Fl — Surveillance photos show two men who are wanted for a Tuesday night shooting at a northside Gate station that left a former football star seriously injured.

Jacksonville Police say an attempted robbery led to the shooting on Airport Center Drive and Main Street just after 9 pm. They say the victim was putting air in his tires when two unknown men approached, at least one had a gun.

As the suspects attempted to rob the victim, one of the suspects shot him. Louis Nix III posted video on Instagram as he was being transported to a hospital. He was a Raines High School star and played at Notre Dame before being drafted by the Houston Texans.

Both suspects were described as black males and were last seen as they fled the area on foot.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of the pictured suspects is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Ex-NFL player shot in Jacksonville

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Rich Jones

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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