A stretch of Oldfield Crossing Drive turned into an active crime scene Sunday afternoon, as a heavy police presence shut down access around 4040 Oldfield Crossing Drive in Jacksonville following reports of a shooting. Multiple Jacksonville Sheriff's Office units converged on the area and investigators are now combing the scene for evidence, while motorists and shoppers are urged to steer clear.
According to Action News Jax, the sheriff's office responded to the reported shooting and is asking the public to avoid the area while detectives work. The outlet notes the situation is still developing and that more details will be released as they are confirmed.
Scene and response
Per Lowe's, 4040 Oldfield Crossing Drive is home to a Lowe's Home Improvement store in the Mandarin area. The surrounding retail cluster typically sees steady daytime traffic, which may be complicating things for drivers as officers secure the perimeter and process the scene.
Local context
The Oldfield Crossing retail strip has already been on JSO's radar in recent weeks for retail thefts. The sheriff's office recently circulated surveillance stills and asked the public for tips about a cart-stuffing crew, highlighting how quickly calls in busy shopping areas can draw a large law enforcement response.
How to help
Anyone with information about today's incident can contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office tip line at 904-630-0500 or email [email protected], per the JSO open-data portal. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible reward, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS, per First Coast Crime Stoppers.
This story is still unfolding, and we will update this post as more information is released. Action News Jax has also indicated it will update its coverage as new details come in. For the latest developments, keep an eye on local law enforcement bulletins and broadcast alerts.
