JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One person is dead and four others were injured in a shooting on Tuesday afternoon in the Oceanway neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The 17-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting has been identified by family as Kaleb Floyd.
Floyd was described by family as "kind, loyal, hard-working, and had a heart of gold."
All of the victims are around 17 and 18, police said.
The location of the shooting is blocks away from First Coast High School, but police do not know if the teens are students.
Police say the shooting occurred at about 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of Duval Station Road and Starratt Road.
The shooter fired at the victims, four males and two females, who were in a vehicle, police said. One of the occupants in the vehicle was not injured, police said. The vehicle with the victims then drove to the 13700 block of Lanier Road in an attempt to escape the shooter, police said.
Police said a silver SUV may have been involved, but no suspects have been identified.
According to JSO, it is too early to tell if the incident is gang-related, but they are investigating.
First Coast High School reported to parents that a loaded gun was found on campus prior to dismissal but that no incidents had occurred at the school. The student was taken into custody.
Part of the principal's message to parents reads in part:
"We are aware of tragic acts of violence taking place in our surrounding area. While these events are not taking place on our campus, we will have enhanced security measures for the near future as a precaution. Again, we will be taking enhanced security measures for the near future in light of the acts of violence taking place in our area."
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. You can also remain anonymous by calling First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
