JACKSONVILLE, FL - May 19, 2020 - According to an online news report published on the news website News4Jax.com, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that their deputies arrested a woman who allegedly shot two people. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office also stated that one of the shooting victims was severe, and the second victim had "non-life threatening injuries." The suspect also turned the gun on herself and shot herself. The shooting occurred on Sunday at approximately 5 a.m. at home located on Golden Eagle Drive, in the Eagles Hammock neighborhood. According to the news report, when law enforcement arrived at and entered the house, the officers discovered three individuals who sustained gunshot wounds.
Criminal investigators stated that they think the women shot the other two shooting victims who were all located inside the home. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office also stated that it appeared to its investigators that the woman turned the gun on herself. They thought the woman tried to commit suicide. Criminal investigators stated that they think the women shot the other two shooting victims who were all located inside the home. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office also stated that it appeared to its investigators that the woman turned the gun on herself. They thought the woman tried to commit suicide. The suspect was brought to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for her life-threatening injuries. According to the news website, a lot of information released to the public has been redacted. It also shows that one of the two victims was a 17-year-old.
The news report states that the shooting was domestic-related and that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office does not expect to put out a warrant or arrest any other suspects. The investigation is active, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office expects to provide additional details in the future. If anyone had information regarding this incident, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking for your help by calling 904-630-0500, or you can send an email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report your helpful information to Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
According to a new update to this story provided by News4Jax.com, the woman who allegedly shot to other people has been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder. The 48-year-old Jacksonville woman and the two shooting victims survived their gunshot wounds. One of the victims is being described as a family member. The second victim is being described as a visitor.
The shooting was reported by a neighbor who stated the shooting startled her. She stated that she was awoken by the sounds of gunshots. She stated that she wasn't so sure that the sounds were gunshots at first. Later that morning, neighbors arose to a crime scene in their neighborhood with several law enforcement officers on the scene performing a criminal investigation.
The suspect's initial arraignment is set for June 16, 2020. The news report stated that the suspect is being held in the Duval County jail, and she was not granted a bond.