Teen killed at westside park as fight escalates to gunfire

JSO says several young black males ran from Woodstock Park after gunfire.

Jacksonville, Fl — A teen boy is gunned down at a westside park as a fight escalates to gunfire.

Jacksonville police were called to West Beaver Street near Woodstock Park, around 8:30 pm Tuesday. They say a fight escalated in gunfire. They found a teenager, around 16 to 18, suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died.

Witnesses told police several young black males ran from the area immediately after the shooting.


Anyone who may have information on this hooting is urged to contact JSO at (904) 630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.