Fourth of July weekend in Jacksonville ended in gunfire across multiple neighborhoods, leaving at least two people dead and others wounded as celebrations wound down, authorities said. The shootings unfolded across northside communities and the Mid‑Westside just as families were wrapping up fireworks and holiday get‑togethers.
Oceanway shooting near Sheffield Park
One of the deadly calls came Saturday evening near William F. Sheffield Regional Park, when officers responded to the 3600 block of New Berlin Road and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. According to News4JAX, witnesses performed CPR until Jacksonville Fire Rescue arrived, but the man was later pronounced dead. Detectives detained multiple people at the scene while investigators collected evidence and worked to sort out what led up to the shooting.
Woman arrested after early-morning altercation
In a separate fatal shooting early Sunday in the Norwood neighborhood, a woman was taken into custody after an apparent dispute turned deadly, Action News Jax reported. Patrol officers arrived at the 800 block of Calvert Street around 3:57 a.m. and found a man who later died from his injuries. Witnesses told investigators the shooting followed an altercation, and officers quickly apprehended the woman believed to be involved.
Man found critical on Mid‑Westside
Earlier in the holiday stretch, officers were called to West 18th Street on the Mid‑Westside, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the face. He was rushed to a hospital and listed in critical condition, according to News4JAX. Authorities have described the cases as isolated incidents but say detectives are working to identify additional witnesses and understand how the fights started.
Officials urge tips as the city celebrates
Investigators are urging anyone with information on any of the shootings to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers, local reports note. The violence unfolded while the city hosted large downtown fireworks and America 250 events, according to the City of Jacksonville, casting a grim shadow over the holiday even as detectives continue piecing together what happened.
