5 children shot in 11 days in Jacksonville, Florida

Ray_of_hope said:

"War zone" or serial killer (my opinion only of serial killer)? Five children have been shot in 11 days in Jacksonville, Florida. Most were drive-by shootings. Some differences in vehicles reported. MOO, could this be a serial killer?




https://www.news4jax.com/news/crime...gn=Breaking News Alert&utm_term=wjxt_breaking

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always reading said:

More like a war zone. I live in Jax and it's become awful. Shootings every day.

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A 7-year-old boy killed in the crossfire of a gun battle Sunday night in front of a Durkeeville home was the fifth juvenile shot in 11 days in Jacksonville, police said.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Tashawn Gallon was playing in the front yard of a home on Mount Herman Street when an SUV pulled up and someone inside opened fire. Police said multiple people in the yard fired back.

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An 11-year-old, a 13-year-old, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old all survived being hit by gunfire in three separate incidents across the city.

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Bird of Paradise said:

From Jax's link above...

Williams said that among the people in the yard at the time were multiple people with felony convictions, and
at least one of them has an active gang affiliation.
Williams said Holcomb was among those who witnessed the shooting but are not cooperating with the investigation.

Looks like gang violence and the little 7yr old was caught in the crossfire :tears:

https://www.news4jax.com/news/crime/police-investigating-shooting-7-year-old-shot

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In July, the department launched shot-spotter sensors that hear gunfire and immediately alert officers.

Investigators say a sensor within a five-mile radius of the shooting was activated Sunday night, but a neighbor also called 911. Spellman believes it’s going to take more than just the sensors to cut down on crime.

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Jax49 said:

[h=1]JSO: $10,000 reward offered for arrest of 7-year-old's killer[/h]
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/l...ndition-after-jacksonville-shooting/702621285

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LadyL said:

interesting crime-fighting technology
also very sad that it's come to that

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