JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at the Hyatt hotel at 225 East Coastline Drive.
There are currently no details about any suspects, victims. It happened inside a bathroom of the Morton’s Steakhouse shortly after 10 o’clock Saturday night.
Officers say both victims have been taken to the hospital and are in surgery. One victim is fighting for their life while the other is in stable condition.
Detectives add one victim was able to get away and was found on the ground at the intersection of Bay Street and Market Street.
Officers are in the early stages of the investigation but say there was a private party going on inside Morton’s. They do not know if anyone involved was apart of the party, a guest at the hotel or a guest at the restaurant.
Investigators are searching through surveillance video to get a better picture of the shooter.
A shelter in place was issued as protocol for the situation by the hotel. Detectives are working to find out if the shooter knew the victims.
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JSO says a lot of the witnesses fled the scene after the shooting. They are asking for anyone who saw this happen to reach out to them and provide any photos or video.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
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