Jacksonville Beach, Florida – A shooting incident in Jacksonville Beach, Florida on Sunday night left one person dead and two others injured, according to local authorities.
Law enforcement officials advised residents to seek shelter and avoid the area as the suspects remained at large. The active-shooter situation prompted officials to issue a shelter-in-place order, which was lifted at 10:54 p.m. local time.
Police closed off the beachfront bar district in the Florida city and gathered witness statements and suspect descriptions to aid in the ongoing investigation.
The shooting occurred during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the area. Sgt. Tonya Tator announced that the affected strip would be shut down indefinitely while authorities conducted their inquiries.
Describing the incident as having taken place “out in the open,” Tator addressed the media during a briefing on Sunday night.
Authorities are diligently working to apprehend the suspects and determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic shooting. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information that might assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
As details continue to emerge, the community is reeling from the senseless violence and mourning the loss of life in the Jacksonville Beach area. Law enforcement officials are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents as they work to address this alarming incident.