UPDATE @ 6:34PM — During a press conference, police stated the suspect was armed with a rifle and handgun. Three individuals were killed, and the suspect turned the gun on himself. The suspect was identified as a white male in his early 20’s. The shooting is said to have been racially motivated.
Photos of the rifle and handgun were shown by police, including writings and what appears to be a swastika drawn on the rifle.
UPDATE @ 5:34PM — The suspect left a manifesto at his parent’s home prior to the shooting, according to Action News Jax. His parents contacted police once they found it. The suspect was seen behind a library at Edward Waters University just after putting on a ballistic vest. Campus security tried chasing the suspect but were unsuccessful.
UPDATE @ 5:01PM — Sources tell Action News Jax that at least 3 people were killed during the incident, and that the suspect is also dead.
Original Article:
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — Multiple fatalities have been confirmed by the Mayor of Jacksonville in a mass shooting that occurred near a Dollar General store and reportedly ended at the store.
According to witnesses, the suspect began firing at vehicles as they drove down the road and ultimately ended up at the Dollar General Store, where he had barricaded himself.
The number of fatalities is unknown.
The suspect is reported to have been shot and killed by police.
Multiple sources tell us suspect has been killed at Dollar General. Man was spotted on campus at nearby Edward Waters University putting on ballistics vest, per sources. Fled from security. Shooting happened down the road. Waiting on official briefing. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/fd2JAYzFZB
— Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) August 26, 2023
Mayor Deegan says several people are dead in a shooting at the Dollar General on Kings Road and the suspect is barricaded inside.
— Ben Ryan (@BenRyanANJax) August 26, 2023
SWAT and police have been here for hours, a witness I spoke to told me he had just walked out of the store when he heard gunshots. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/R0LrKCalML
A nearby university posted on their Twitter account about the shooting, informing students to remain in their residence halls until everything is clear.
🚨 EWU CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT 🚨
— Edward Waters University (@ewctigers) August 26, 2023
Stay Informed. Sign-up for Tiger Alerts at: https://t.co/qwxNPDu5II pic.twitter.com/OTgB29UaNA
This is a developing story.
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