This is a very sad story and a wake-up call to those who think that having a gun to protect yourself and home is not necessary. This can happen to anyone. What surprises me the most is that I live right next to this apartments and I didn't find out until today. Be ready, always be ready!
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A man is dead following what police called a home invasion robbery at an Arlington apartment late Wednesday night.
Sgt. T.K. Waters with the Jacksonville Sheriff' Office said police responded about 11 p.m. to a call of a home invasion at the Carousel Luxury Apartments in the 2900 block of Justina Road in Arlington.
Police said some residents were having dinner with their front door open when an unknown number of men wearing masked entered the home and demanding money.
Police said a struggle ensued.
"At some point during that struggle, gunshots rang out, striking our victim," Waters said.
Jose Domingo Vasquez, 20, was taken to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center and pronounced dead. Another person was shot and taken to Shands. He was reported in stable condition.
Neighbors who heard the gunfire said the attack was especially frightening because it happened on Halloween night.
"All you can do is pray and hope the family gets through it," Thomasena Keitt said.
Witnesses said the gunman may have left the scene in a white pickup truck.
Police have no one in custody and were still investigating.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A man is dead following what police called a home invasion robbery at an Arlington apartment late Wednesday night.
Sgt. T.K. Waters with the Jacksonville Sheriff' Office said police responded about 11 p.m. to a call of a home invasion at the Carousel Luxury Apartments in the 2900 block of Justina Road in Arlington.
Police said some residents were having dinner with their front door open when an unknown number of men wearing masked entered the home and demanding money.
Police said a struggle ensued.
"At some point during that struggle, gunshots rang out, striking our victim," Waters said.
Jose Domingo Vasquez, 20, was taken to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center and pronounced dead. Another person was shot and taken to Shands. He was reported in stable condition.
Neighbors who heard the gunfire said the attack was especially frightening because it happened on Halloween night.
"All you can do is pray and hope the family gets through it," Thomasena Keitt said.
Witnesses said the gunman may have left the scene in a white pickup truck.
Police have no one in custody and were still investigating.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000
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