JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One man is dead and a teenage boy is in critical condition after shots rang out at a basketball court in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
At 7 p.m., police 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. A 14 or 15-year-old boy 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.
