Multiple fatalities reported in shooting incident in Jacksonville, Florida.
Multiple Fatalities in Shooting at Jacksonville Dollar General Store
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Saturday, multiple people were fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The city’s mayor, Donna Deegan, confirmed the devastating news in an interview with WJXT. While the exact number of casualties is yet to be determined, Mayor Deegan expressed her deep concern over the rising number of mass shootings, stating, “One shooting is too much, but these mass shootings are really hard to take.”
City Council Member Confirms Shooter’s Death
Jacksonville City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman also revealed that the shooter has been pronounced dead. However, no further details were provided at the time.
Edward Waters University on High Alert
Edward Waters University, a historically black university located nearby, took immediate action to ensure the safety of its students. According to the university’s statement, all students were instructed to remain in their dormitories. Fortunately, no students or faculty members are believed to be involved in the incident.
Community in Shock and Fear
The local community is grappling with a mix of emotions following the shooting. Penny Jones, a former employee of the Dollar General store, expressed her concern for her former colleagues and the safety of the neighborhood. She shared her feelings of confusion, fear, and reluctance to leave her house, questioning the cause of such incidents and worrying about their frequency.
Press Conference and Investigation
Authorities in Jacksonville, including the city and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, will hold a press conference to provide further details about the shooting. As of now, no additional information has been made available.
Tragic Anniversary
It is a somber coincidence that this shooting occurred exactly five years after a gunman opened fire during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, resulting in the deaths of two individuals before the shooter took his own life.
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