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Jacksonville Beach Police searching for two suspects responsible in deadly overnight shooting
By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff,
1 day ago
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department (JBPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning at the intersection of 4th Street North and 6th Avenue North, leaving a 37-year-old man dead and two suspects at large.
The family of the victim confirmed with Action News Jax that 37-year-old Robert McMahon was the victim killed in the shooting. Action News Jax is working to learn more information.
According to the JBPD, at approximately 1:05 a.m., JBPD dispatch received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the intersection. Officers arrived on the scene within a minute and found the victim, rendering medical aid until EMTs arrived. The victim was transported by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) to Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
A witness reported that two suspects chased the victim west on 6th Avenue North, just past the intersection of 4th Street North, before shooting him. The suspects reportedly fled the scene on foot, running south on 4th Street North.
The only available description of the suspects is that they are two thin males wearing dark clothing.
The father of the victim stated, “Police can’t do it all themselves. You can’t hold the police responsible for everything they’re doing the best they can. I know this, but you know something has to be done.”
The victim’s father explained that although his son had been dealing with personal issues, he emphasized that his son did not deserve any of this. He hopes that the suspects are found and brought to justice.
This shooting occurred just months after three separate shootings on one night in Jacksonville Beach during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, one of them resulting in a fatality.
There is no known threat to the public at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661.
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