Man dies after being shot a day before his birthday at Jacksonville Beach, police say

A man died after being shot during a party at a short-term rental in Jacksonville Beach on Thursday night.

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department said officers were dispatched to reports of a person shot in the 1600 block of Ocean Pond Court.

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Police said people at the house were holding a family party.

The man who had been shot was conscious when police arrived. He was taken to Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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Police said they are not identifying the victim at this time, as they are still notifying family members.

A man, who police are calling a suspect, and a woman were seen leaving the home in a four-door white car.

Detectives are actively working this investigation to gather more information, and we will update you as that information becomes available.

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