JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy Friday night in the Spring Park area.
At 9:25 p.m., officers responded to a possible shooting call in the 3800 block of Emerson Street, according to the JSO. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his torso.
First responders rushed the teen to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The circumstances behind the shooting are not known, and police have not provided any information regarding a possible suspect.
JSO's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit are both investigating the shooting.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS. You may also e-mail your tip to jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.