ORANGE PARK, Fla. — UPDATE: Man shot during fight at Orange Park basketball court dies
The Orange Park Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting near the Orange Park Athletic Association.
Police say a victim was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. OPPD says the suspect fled the scene prior to police being called.
That victim is 18-years-old, police say.
The shooting is isolated, and police believe it stemmed from a fight on the basketball courts.
Detectives and crime scene investigators say they have completed their work at the scene of the crime and the area is now reopened.
"We do not believe there is any active threat to the public because again this was an isolated incident stemming from a fight between individuals that were at the basketball courts," said Orange Park Police Department.
"Our detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and are working to identify all of the parties involved. We will update you with further details as deemed appropriate or if an arrest is made."
Anyone with any information regarding this shooting should call police at 904-264-5555 or they can remain anonymous and contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
