Man found unresponsive in vacant Durkeeville lot dies; JSO detectives investigating

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in a vacant lot in the Durkeeville area.

Officers on patrol in the 1400 block of Barnett Street spotted an adult man lying in the lot at about 9:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. They found him unresponsive and gave initial first aid while waiting for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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Fire and rescue crews took the man to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit detectives responded and are investigating.

The circumstances of the man’s death are unknown, and no witnesses have been identified, according to Sgt. Highfill with JSO.

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The sheriff’s office said the cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner. There is no further information available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500 or [email protected], or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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