Jacksonville, Florida St. Patrick’s Day shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured

One person was dead and two were wounded following a brazen shooting in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., on Sunday night, police said.

The suspects were still on the loose late Sunday as police urged people to shelter in place and steer clear of the scene, calling it an active-shooter situation. The order was lifted at 10:54 p.m. local time.

Cops shut down the Florida city’s beachfront bar district area and gathered witness accounts and descriptions of the suspects, WKMG-TV reported.

The shooting broke out during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with Sgt. Tonya Tator saying the strip would be closed down indefinitely during the investigation, ABC News reported.

The shooting happened “out in the open,” Tator said at a Sunday-night media briefing, according to the outlet.

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14 Comments

Aspyn Orozco on March 19, 2024 3:47 am

Do we need stricter gun laws or better mental health support? #StPatricksDayShooting

- Luis on March 19, 2024 10:47 am
  
  We need both. Stricter gun laws to prevent easy access to firearms and better mental health support to address the root causes of violence. Its not an either/or situation – both are necessary to protect our communities. #StPatricksDayShooting
  
Artemis on March 19, 2024 10:29 am

Do we need stricter gun laws to prevent tragedies like this?

Raul Gross on March 21, 2024 9:00 am

Do you think stricter gun control laws could prevent such tragedies?

Aileen on March 21, 2024 7:31 pm

Do you think stricter gun control laws could prevent tragedies like this?

Stetson on March 22, 2024 1:32 am

This tragedy is a reminder of the senseless violence that plagues our communities.

- Elina on March 22, 2024 7:32 am
  
  Unfortunately, senseless violence is a harsh reality we must face. Lets work together to address the root causes and create a safer world for all. Its time to stand up and make a difference in our communities.
  
Darren on April 18, 2024 3:37 pm

Whats next? Cant even celebrate St. Patricks Day without fear of violence. #sad

Giovanni Dickson on April 19, 2024 10:30 pm

Do you think stricter gun control laws could prevent tragedies like this?

- admin@therealcrimediary.com on April 20, 2024 10:30 am
  
  Gun control laws wont stop criminals from committing crimes. Theyll find a way to get weapons regardless. Its about addressing the root causes of violence, not just restricting law-abiding citizens. Lets focus on mental health and community support instead of more laws.
  
Nevaeh on April 20, 2024 5:26 am

Can we please have stricter gun control laws already? This is getting ridiculous.

Winnie York on April 21, 2024 12:19 pm

Is it time to reconsider the accessibility of firearms in our society?

Pablo on April 22, 2024 4:52 am

Why are mass shootings still happening? When will this end?

Bodie on April 24, 2024 5:56 am

Is it time to reconsider public events with recent shootings becoming more frequent?