The Department of Homeland Security is currently working with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials at a residence in Maxville. The investigation has been ongoing throughout the day on Thursday, with bullet holes spotted in the windows and inside the home. The incident is taking place on County Road 217, near the Duval-Clay county line.
SWAT was called to the home in the morning, and at one point, there was a shelter-in-place order reported by Action News Jax viewers. According to sources, gunfire occurred at the home earlier in the day, with one suspect taking their own life and another suspect in custody.
Law enforcement officers have been seen going in and out of the home, with reports of numerous guns found inside. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol are all assisting with the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that due to the active nature of the investigation, they are unable to provide further details at this time.
It is important to note that DHS investigates a variety of crimes, including terrorism, national security threats, drug smuggling, cyber crimes, sex crimes against children, and fraud. For more updates, download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps or stream Action News Jax live.