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14-year-old boy among the two people who died following a quadruple shooting in NW Jacksonville

Previously, police stated that one man had died and a 14-year-old boy was in critical condition.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says that another person has died after a quadruple shooting at a basketball court in Northwest Jacksonville on Thursday.

Previously, police stated that one man had died and a 14-year-old boy was in critical condition. On Friday, JSO tweeted that the 14-year-old had died.

RELATED: Man dead, teen in critical condition after quadruple shooting at Northwest Jacksonville basketball court

According to police, at 7 p.m. they received 911 calls about multiple people shot at a basketball court at the Elizabeth R. Powell Park at 5905 Redpoll Ave.

Upon arriving at the park, police found at least a dozen shell casings scattered at the scene and four males shot. The oldest victim, a 24-year-old man, was found dead. The 14-year-old was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. The other two victims, both adults, suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs.

Police said the shooting started after a fight broke out at the basketball court and people began shooting at each other. JSO said there is no reason to believe the incident was gang-related. They also said there are no armed suspects believed to be at large.

If you have any information on this shooting, call JSO at 904-630-0500. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS to remain anonymous and be eligible for a $3,000 reward.

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