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3 Dead, Including Woman, in Jacksonville Store Shooting in Florida

Lisa Sean Published August 26, 2023
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Tragedy struck a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, as a racially motivated attack claimed the lives of at least three individuals. The suspect, described as a white male in his early 20s, entered the store armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun. He specifically targeted Black people, leading to the death of two male victims and one female victim.

The incident unfolded when the armed suspect started shooting at people inside the store, leaving multiple casualties in his wake. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan expressed her shock at the devastating event, emphasizing the need to address the growing issue of mass shootings.

Sheriff TK Waters condemned the shooter’s ideology of hate, which was revealed through manifestos discovered by the gunman’s family. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was on standby to treat victims as officials scrambled to respond to the unfolding tragedy.

Senator Tracie Davis confirmed the suspect’s death, as he later shot himself and barricaded himself inside the store. The FBI announced its intent to investigate the shooting as a hate crime, adding to the growing list of incidents that highlight the urgent need for gun control and addressing racial hatred.

The Jacksonville shooting is part of a disturbing pattern of gun violence across the United States, as deadly outbreaks also occurred in Boston, Chicago, and Oklahoma over the same weekend. The growing frequency of such incidents underscores the importance of comprehensive measures to prevent further loss of innocent lives.

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