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A toddler and two adults were killed late Saturday at an apartment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, during what police said was a dispute over the private sale of a dog.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko told reporters that deputies responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex just before 10 p.m.
When they arrived, they determined that five victims — four adults and a three-year-old child — had “possibly” traveled to the development to host a private dog sale, for reasons unknown to the sheriff’s office, Stronko said.
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JD Stronko, Chief Deputy of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office)
During the meeting, a dispute occurred in an air corridor between two of the apartment buildings, resulting in four of the five people being shot.
The three-year-old child was shot, Stronko added, and has since died.
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The shooting marked the third time this year that one of its officers has been shot, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office)
Two adults also died from gunfire, and a third adult was injured.
Police learned from witnesses that two unknown black men fled the scene in a black sedan.
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Photo illustration of police lights and caution tape. (iStock)
None of the individuals have been identified by police and the condition of the injured victim has not yet been released.
Investigators continue to interview victims and witnesses and the investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office directly, or they can call Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
