Tragedy struck in the Jacksonville Beach bar district on Saturday night as a shooting left one person dead and two others injured. The incident occurred during the start of spring break season and St. Patrick’s Day, a popular time for celebrations in the area.
Authorities quickly responded to the scene and warned residents of an active shooter situation, with multiple suspects still at large. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order as they worked to secure the area and assess the situation.
Details surrounding the shooting are still unclear, including what led to the violence and how many shooters were involved. Investigators are currently working to piece together the events of that fateful night.
A press conference has been scheduled for Monday at 8 a.m. to provide more information about the shooting. In the meantime, the community is left to mourn the loss of a life and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the senseless act of violence. Stay tuned to Mazmessenger for updates on this developing story.
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