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UPDATE: Woman arrested after admitting to shooting, killing boyfriend Saturday morning: JSO

Falen McNeil arrest Photo: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 8:30 P.M.: A woman has been arrested and charged with murder for the early morning shooting of her boyfriend, according to JSO.

Officials say they arrested 38-year-old Falen McNeil after conducting interviews and reviewing evidence,

McNeil reportedly admitted to police that she shot David Cruz when they responded to the shooting.

He died on scene.


ORIGINAL: A man was killed early Saturday morning in a shooting over on the Northside, per JSO.

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According to a press briefing, officers responded to the 6400 block of Teresa Avenue at around 5:00 A.M.

JSO states that upon arrival, they encountered an adult black female who told officers she had shot her boyfriend, an adult Hispanic male. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Both are aged between 30-40 years old.

Detectives are interviewing the woman regarding the investigation, it is unclear if charges will be filed. It is also unclear if it was an intentional or accidental shooting.

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