An 18-year-old involved in a shooting Wednesday at the Orange Park Athletic Association died after being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the Orange Park Police Department said Thursday.
died after being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the Orange Park Police Department said Thursday.
The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon after what police called a “fight between a group of males who were playing basketball at the OPAA basketball courts.” Drew Wright III was shot and taken to the hospital, and police said Thursday he passed away around 2:15 a.m.Police said the shooter left the scene before they arrived. OPPD said it will not release suspect information until detectives are at a point where it does hinder the investigation.They ask anyone with information to contact police at 904-264-5555 or submit an anonymous tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS .
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