10 people shot at Westside house party; 20-year-old man killed, 15-year-old girl among injured: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Durkeeville area that left a 20-year-old man dead and nine others injured, including a 15-year-old girl.

At a Sunday media briefing, Commander Vorphal with JSO explained that officers were called to the area of Wilcox and 5th Street at 3:50 a.m. after multiple people were reported shot.

The sheriff’s office said it appears a total of ten people were shot.

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Once on scene, officers found one person, a 20-year-old black male, with a gunshot wound. Vorphal said he was transported to a local hospital but unfortunately passed away.

Commander Vorphal said that of the nine others shot, one was a 15-year-old girl who is in stable condition.

The other eight victims are between the ages of 20 and 25 years old, six being females and two being males. One of the six women is in life-threatening condition while the rest of the victims are reportedly in stable condition, according to JSO.

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Commander Vorphal said investigators determined a large Halloween party in the area had spilled out onto the streets, involving between 100 and 200 people. At around 3:45 a.m., a round of gunfire rang out, which was then followed by a second round of fire.

JSO detectives believe the majority of people shot were hit by the second round of fire.

Commander Vorphal said the sheriff’s office has not determined the number of suspected shooters and “do not believe we have them in custody at this time.”

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that due to the large crowd size, there are likely multiple individuals who may have cellphone video or have witnessed the shooting unfold.

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The scene will remain active as detectives canvas for footage and interview witnesses.

Commander Vorphal said that “firsthand witness accounts are going to be vital to determine the chain of events and who’s responsible for it.”

Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500 or email [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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