Police in Jacksonville Beach working active shooter incident, community asked to shelter in place

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL — Police in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, said Sunday night they were responding to an active shooter situation.

"The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is currently working an active shooter incident in our downtown area. This is an active scene and we are asking everyone to shelter in place at this time. If you have any information that can assist us, please call 904-270-1661," read a post on the police Facebook page and the Jacksonville Beach Emergency Preparedness X account.

#ALERTJAX- The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is actively responding to an incident in the downtown Jacksonville Beach area. Please avoid the area and if you have any information that can assist police, call 904-270-1661. pic.twitter.com/cnsrseUv1r — JaxReady March 18, 2024 Three people have been shot, authorities told ABC affiliate WJXX. They've been taken to the hospital, with one patient in serious condition and another with non-life-threatening injuries, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department told the station.

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