Jacksonville Mayor Confirms ‘Multiple Fatalities’ In Shooting

Multiple people were killed in a shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Saturday afternoon, Mayor Donna Deegan told CNN.

The mayor said “multiple fatalities” were reported and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will provide updates shortly.

Deegan also told CNN affiliate WJXTB that the shooter was barricaded inside a Dollar General store on Kings Road. It was not immediately clear if the victims were shot inside the store or at a different location.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson Eric Prosswimmer told CNN that the department was “on standby” to treat victims but didn’t disclose how many people were injured.

The area near the Dollar General store features several churches and an apartment building across the street.