Taking pictures in car parking zone of Jacksonville mall critically injures man who sought refuge inside
A person in his 20s was shot within the car parking zone of The Avenues mall Friday afternoon on Southside Boulevard and was in a position make it inside to get assist, bleeding and causing some panic. However the mall was by no means on lockdown, with no hazard to buyers for the reason that felony exercise occurred exterior, in line with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Workplace.
Lt. Chris Stephens stated the person was taken to a hospital in essential situation wounded within the higher physique.
The capturing occurred throughout a battle about 1:30 p.m. with one other man. It was unclear in the event that they knew one another, however the gunman didn’t enter the mall and fled in a silver SUV, Stephens stated.
Witnesses stated the injured man was shot within the face, in line with information stories.
Blood was on the ground of the meals court docket, apparently the place the injured man sought assist. Many of the meals court docket remained open, however small parts of the meals court docket and the car parking zone the place the capturing came about have been cordoned off as investigators collected proof, Stephens stated.
Anybody with data ought to contact the Sheriff’s Workplace at (904) 630-0500, JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.orgor First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477.
The place is The Avenues mall?
The Avenues mall is situated at 13500 Southside Blvd. at Philips Freeway and I-95 on Jacksonville’s Southside.
When did The Avenues open?
The mall opened greater than 33 years in the past, on Sept. 26, 1990.
What number of shops does The Avenues have?
The Avenues is dwelling to greater than 120 shops, eating places and different providers, together with retail anchors J.C. Penney, Dillard’s, Belk and Eternally 21.
What eating places function at The Avenues meals court docket?
In response to the mall’s web site, meals court docket kiosks embody Sbarro, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Popeye’s Rooster, Bourbon Avenue Grill, Sushi Burrito Categorical, 21 Queen Avenue Espresso Firm, Ruby Thai, Chick-fil-A and Sarku Japan.
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