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Clay County deputies conduct death investigation in quiet Orange Park neighborhood leaving residents shocked

There was a heavy police presence in the area of Bonnlyn Drive and Clermont Avenue on Sunday.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — This story has been updated from its previous version.

It was an active scene in an otherwise quiet neighborhood Sunday in the area of Clermont Avenue in Orange Park where the Clay County Sheriff's Office was investigating a death.

"This neighborhood's a relatively quiet neighborhood," neighborhood resident, Freda Lee, said. 

"All the neighbors pretty much stick to themselves and look out for each other," she added.

Sunday afternoon the Clay County Sherriff's Office announced it was investigating a death in the neighborhood. Police did not release any details, but could be seen gathering around a fenced area on Clermont Avenue. 

Neighbors say the fenced area is the start of a pathway used by kids to go to and from Orange Park High School and by neighbors to walk their dogs. 

"We have a lot of high school kids coming down the street heading to school and back we never have any issues with any of them and people get out I get out and walk everyday I don't worry about anything in this neighborhood," Lee said. 

Lee added she is concerned for now given the little details that are available, but added she generally feels safe given the neighborhood's history. Lee has lived in the neighborhood for close to 50 years and says there has only been one other death in the neighborhood. 

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