US: Police activity ongoing at beach in Jacksonville, Fla., in response to shooting incident as of late March 17

Police are responding to a shooting incident at the beachfront in Jacksonville, Florida State, as of late March 17. An individual opened fire at an unspecified bar earlier in the night. The motivation behind the incident is currently unclear. At least three people have been wounded. Police are treating this as an active shooter situation and are advising the public to shelter in place.

A heightened security presence is almost certain throughout the beachfront area as police work to apprehend the suspect, secure the area, and investigate the incident. Localized transit and business disruptions are likely. Further violence is possible.