Authorities are investigating the deaths of two men found shot inside an apartment in Jacksonville’s Deerwood neighborhood late Friday night. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), the incident occurred near the 5100 block of Gate Parkway.
According to JSO, Detectives from JSO’s Crime Gun Intelligence Unit were conducting a separate investigation in the area when they made phone contact with the men inside the residence, urging them to surrender. Shortly after, gunshots were heard from within the home. When officers entered, they discovered both men had been fatally shot.
JSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police have confirmed that the two men knew each other and are treating the incident as isolated, assuring the public there is no further danger.
Neighbors expressed shock at the event. Juan Care, who lives nearby, shared his experience: “I was trying to get into my house, but the police told me it was too dangerous.”