Jacksonville Shooting Near Sports Bar Hospitalizes Two, Raises Business and Safety Concerns
An early morning shooting on Saturday near the First and Goal Sports Bar Jax on Cesery Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida, resulted in two individuals being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to reports at approximately 1:04 AM. Detectives and police cruisers were present at the scene for much of Saturday morning, collecting evidence. The incident has caused significant concern among local business owners and employees in the commercial strip. Eric Simmons, owner of the nearby Allstar Barber Lounge, expressed shock, noting that the sports bar typically had a good business without prior violence. Tigar Compton, an employee at a neighboring business, described the event as disheartening and fear-inducing for the community. No suspect descriptions or arrests have been made public, and JSO is urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.