‘Multiple dead’ in Jacksonville after gunman opens fire in Dollar General, mayor says

A number of individuals had been killed as an energetic shooter barricaded himself inside a Dollar Normal retailer in Florida.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan confirmed that there have been “a variety of fatalities” brought on by the mass taking pictures on the retailer on town’s Kings Street on Saturday.

“That is unacceptable. One taking pictures is an excessive amount of however these mass shootings are actually exhausting to take,” she mentioned, in accordance with WJXT.

And she or he added: “It’s a heartbreaking factor for our group. It’s terrible and it has occurred in this group means too many occasions.

State Consultant Angie Nixon, who represents the District 13 neighbourhood referred to as the incident “tragic.”

“These are issues that we wish to attempt to keep away from by ensuring that our communities are absolutely resourced, ensuring we’re making a local weather of affection and never stress,” Ms Nixon instructed WJXT.

Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman mentioned she was devastated to see but extra violence unleashed.

“I’m bored with seeing all of the shootings. The individuals in this group are hurting,” she mentioned.”