Police in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, are currently seeking multiple suspects following three separate and unrelated shootings in the vicinity of the boardwalk and downtown area on Sunday evening.

These incidents resulted in one fatality and left at least three others wounded.

Addressing the media at a briefing on Monday morning, Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith informed that several suspected shooters are still at large.

The initial shooting occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. in the 400 block of the boardwalk, situated just east of the Best Western hotel.

Smith revealed that prior to the incident, officers had received reports of a potential gathering of teenagers beneath the pier.

Upon arrival, they discovered a crowd numbering between 250 to 400 juveniles in their late teens, who were reportedly engaging in boxing matches and altercations, Fox News is reporting.

While authorities were in the process of dispersing the crowd, gunfire erupted. Smith detailed that two suspects exchanged gunfire, resulting in one innocent bystander, who was visiting from out of town, being injured.

Both a suspect and the bystander were promptly transported to a hospital, with the suspect being identified as a certified gang member. All three individuals involved were reported to be in serious condition.

The second shooting occurred at approximately 8:13 p.m. near the Ritz bar in the downtown area. According to Smith, a suspect brandished a pistol and discharged one round.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, although the suspect managed to evade capture during a subsequent pursuit by law enforcement personnel.

Written by B.C. Begley