JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed a portion of Philips Highway in front of the Regal Avenues movie theater is closed while officers respond to a reported suicidal person.
A witness who is working in the area tells Action News Jax that a man can be seen in the parking lot of the theater, armed with a gun.
Philips Highway from Shad Road to I-95 is closed as JSO and SWAT continue to work the incident.
People are asked to avoid the area.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we receive more information.
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