***ENHANCED REWARD*** $10,000 13 Year Old Young Man Killed- 2 others injured
On Saturday, Dec.3rd, shortly before 6:30 pm, A 13-year-old boy was killed in a drive-by shooting Saturday evening in Northwest Jacksonville.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, shortly before 6:30 p.m., a 20-year-old driver of a red SUV and four teenage passengers were stopped at the intersection of Moncrief Road and New Kings Road when an unknown suspect shot the SUV “numerous times” striking the driver and two of the passengers.
They had been heading home from football tryouts at the Legends Center on Soutel Drive, about a mile away. The driver is believed to be a football coach.
All victims were taken to the hospital, where 13-year-old Prince Holland died.
The driver was listed in critical condition, and an 11-year-old passenger was in stable condition. The other two teens — ages 14 and 15 — were uninjured.
It is unclear why someone was shooting at the vehicle or who they were targeting.
JSO is investigating and interviewing witnesses.
Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $10,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or dial **TIPS (star star 8477) on your cell phone.