JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thursday, a man was fighting for his life June 1 after being found in a parking lot on the Westside in the 2500 block of Jammes Road with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Upon arrival, police say they located an adult man in a parking lot who had been shot multiple times. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital in life-threatening condition, says JSO.
Police have arrested a suspect, Jeremiah Simpson, 19, of Jacksonville. He was arrested on charges of attempted murder in the 2nd degree, meaning the act was not premeditated.
Other charges for Simpson are possession of controlled substance, carrying concealed firearm and discharging a firearm in public, according to police report.
Officers seized a 9mm Glock semiautomatic handgun and a baggie of marijuana from Simpson.
The victim was 28-year-old Markishi Finley.
The arriving officers spotted an individual matching the physical description of the suspect walking south on Jammes Rd. away from the complex. Officers contacted this individual, who was later identified as Jeremiah Simpson.
Seven 9mm shell casings were recovered from the scene.
Police say that one individual was detained at the scene. There could possibly be more people involved, but police say that is still to be determined.
Police say they do not believe the community is in any immediate danger at this time.
If you have any information, contact JSO by phone at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-tips.
