JSO investigates the death of a man on the west side

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man on the west side.

Action News Jax Princess Jhane Stepherson was near the scene where the man’s body was found by people just heading out their door this morning.

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JSO says they’re investigating the death of a man in his late 20′s found shot at least once. His body was found near The Saddle Brook Landings Apartment Homes.

Officers say a bystander saw the man face down in the road and called 911. One resident told reporter Princess Jhane Stepherson that shootings in this area are common.

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According to JSO’s crime mapping tool, in the last 5 months over a 2-mile radius this area has seen 2 cases of assault, 4 cases of theft and larceny and 2 cases of car theft and larceny.

As for this latest death, JSO is asking for the public’s help.

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“Were asking anyone with information to this homicide or any homicide to contact JSO at (904)-630-0500 or to contact crime stoppers at 1-866-845-tips,” says Sgt. Mike Russell, JSO Homicide Unit.

Also read: JSO: Person found shot, killed near apartment complex

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