St. Patrick’s day Shootings

On St. Patrick’s day (March 17th, 2024), four people where shot and one person was killed at a busy bar district outside while the Players Championships as happening.  This incident occurred in the 400 block of the boardwalk near the Best Western hotel. Police were already there due to intel that 250-400 (local) juveniles were gathering to participate in boxing matches, fights etc. The incident started around 7:50 p.m., when the first shooting happened where two people wounded each other and an innocent bystander. One of the wounded who self-reported to the hospital is a certified gang member. Around 8:15 p.m., officers saw a male running by The Ritz bar holding a pistol and firing a shot. He was able to elude the officers. At 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting behind Sneakers Sports Grille, where James Jones III (Duke), was killed.

Helpful information in this case includes, but is not limited to: description/names of suspect(s), vehicle descriptions, location of individuals involved, etc. Anyone with information regarding the incident or those involved are encouraged to submit a tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest. If you have any information, no matter how small, submit a tip by calling 1-866-845-TIPS (8477), dialing **TIPS (8477), visiting www.fccrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the P3 Tips mobile app to a smart device.

**Picture captured from New4JAX**