JACKSONVILLE, FL (RNN) - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced on Twitter that there has been a mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Authorities have asked that everyone, including media members stay away from the area.
Police say there are multiple fatalities and many people have been transported.
Authorities say one suspect is dead at the scene, and it is unknown if there is a second suspect.
One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted. https://t.co/qBJvkaO7xT
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
Multiple fatalities at the scene, many transported. #TheLandingMassShooting https://t.co/qBJvkaO7xT
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
Authorities say they are finding many people hiding in locked areas at The Landing.
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