JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reporting that "multiple people" have been shot near the TIAA Bank Field football stadium in Jacksonville.
#JSO is working multiple people shot at APR and Pippin. Once a safe location is determined for the media it will be advised. At this time, no location has been set. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
In the media update at 3:20 p.m., the sheriff's office reported that the shooting happened outside a laundromat.
Around 12:35 p.m., JSO received a call for multiple shots. Upon arrival, they found five victims and a sixth was taken in a private vehicle to the hospital.
The victims, five men and one woman, range in age from 20 - 70 years of age. Three of the victims are in critical condition.
At this time, six adults shot with three in critical condition. No suspect(s) in custody. https://t.co/Z3STG9dJlC
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
JSO believes that the suspect(s) was in a grey/silver four door vehicle, possibly a Sedan. They believe one of the shots may have been fired from the passengers side of the vehicle.
At this time we believe the suspect was in a vehicle described as a grey/silver four door vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact #JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. https://t.co/Z3STG9dJlC
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
The scene has been closed off and the investigation is still active:
The area around the shooting on APR has been closed and the investigation active. This incident is outside the stadium footprint and has not impacted the Jag game at this time. As it relates to traffic, we are working on post game traffic patterns affected - more info to follow.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
Portions of the area are closed down due to the investigation.
Jag Traffic Update: A portion of A Philip Randolph will remain closed following the game. Those travelling NB On APR may choose to go WB at Albert Street to Union X-Way or be diverted EB/WB at Union Street.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
They are asking anyone with information to call them at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
6 People Shot - #Jacksonville -900 blk of A Philip Randolph-Ages 20’s - 70’s-3 critical-Shot from passenger side of vehicle-Victims were outside on the sidewalk-Suspect vehicle is a silver/grey 4 door sedanCall 904-630-0500 with info or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. pic.twitter.com/Ye1BmkVi0j
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 21, 2018
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.
