Jacksonville Five Points Shootout After Late-Night Argument Leaves Two Men Hospitalized; Investigation Ongoing Without Arrests

What happened in Five Points

A late-night dispute in Jacksonville’s Five Points area escalated into a shootout early Sunday, leaving two men hospitalized and detectives searching for witnesses. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Edgewood Avenue South at about 3:40 a.m. after receiving calls about gunfire.

At the scene, officers found one man in his 30s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries and was reported to be undergoing surgery. A second man, also in his 30s, later arrived at a hospital on his own. Investigators determined he was connected to the same incident and was listed in stable condition.

Sequence of events described by investigators

Detectives said a large crowd had gathered outside in a parking lot after a nearby bar closed. Investigators believe an argument broke out and led to gunfire. In the immediate aftermath, the crowd dispersed, leaving limited information for responding officers and detectives.

As of the latest public update tied to the incident, no arrests had been announced and no suspect description had been released. Detectives continued working to determine how the argument began, who fired the shots, and whether additional individuals were involved.

What remains unknown

• The identities of the victims and whether they knew one another.
• Whether the shooting involved a single gunman or multiple shooters.
• The precise circumstances that escalated the argument into an exchange of gunfire.
• Whether surveillance video exists from nearby businesses or private security systems, and what it may show.

Context: repeated late-night violence along the Edgewood corridor

The shooting occurred on a well-trafficked nightlife strip where police have investigated other serious gunfire incidents in recent months. In late September 2025, a driver was critically injured after being shot in the head while traveling on Edgewood Avenue South near Cassat Avenue. In that case, police reported the shot came from outside the victim’s vehicle, and no arrest was announced at the time of the public release.

The investigation into the Five Points shooting remains active, with detectives emphasizing the need for witnesses and any available video or tip information to help identify those responsible.

How the public can help

Investigators have asked anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office by phone at (904) 630-0500 or by email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.