Week begins with deadly shooting in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 19, 2026 — A new week began with deadly gun violence in Jacksonville after a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in the city’s Durkeeville neighborhood.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), officers responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of West 13th Street, near Fairfax Street.

When officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound on the property of a residence.

Emergency responders attempted to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Several People Detained for Questioning

Investigators confirmed that several individuals were detained for questioning as detectives worked to determine what led to the deadly confrontation.

Police believe everyone involved in the shooting has been accounted for.

Authorities also indicated that the victim and the person responsible for the shooting appeared to know each other, although the nature of their relationship remains unclear.

As of Monday morning, police had not publicly identified the victim or announced criminal charges in connection with the incident.

Investigation Continues

The crime scene remained active into the early morning hours as detectives gathered evidence and worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has not yet released information about a possible motive.

The fatal shooting marks a tragic beginning to the workweek in Jacksonville, as investigators continue searching for answers about what happened inside the Durkeeville community.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

DUANEWS will continue following the investigation and provide updates as additional details become available.

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