JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has reported one dead in a shooting in the 5000 block of Kernan near the University of North Florida.
At 12:40 p.m. Patrol Officers responded to shots fired in the 5000 block of Kernan.
One suspect proceeded to enter a home and a resident opened fire.
Then, a man was taken to the hospital suffering from one gunshot wound where he later died due to injuries. Police believe the two incidents may be connected.
It is too early to know if the shooting was drug-related or if the victim and suspect knew each other.
This is an ongoing investigation and will be updated when new details are available.
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