US Politics | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens closed after gunshots heard as ‘vistors hide in cafeteria’ while cops hunt armed suspect

A ZOO in Florida was forced into lockdown Wednesday after reports of gunshots sparked a massive police search of the area. The public was told to stay away from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as police dealt with an ...active... scene. Jacksonville Zoo and GardensPolice have asked the public to stay away from the Jacksonville zoo in Florida '/ ' First Coast NewsThe zoo has been put on lockdown as police hunt for an armed suspect in the area '/ ' First Coast NewsLocal outlets have reported that the hunt for the suspect is not inside the zoo but in the surrounding area '/ ' Zoo-goers were hiding in the cafeteria after hearing shots, First Coast News reported. Those in the area were asked to shelter in place as police searched for an armed suspect. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office issued a statement on Friday afternoon alerting to the situation. They said they were conducting an active search for an armed suspect. Read More News 'sick treatment' Shock details emerge after kids 'forced to eat own VOMIT in horror abuse' JAWS DROPPING Key reasons behind spike in shark attacks revealed & it's linked to pandemic ...#JSO is asking everyone to avoid the area of Zoo Pkwy and Busch Drive due to an active police scene,... the department tweeted at 2.33pm. ...If in the area, shelter in place.... The zoo was put on lockdown and guests remained inside. According to ActionNewsJax, the search for the suspect is taking place outside the zoo. Most read in The US Sun HAIR RAISER! Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo is unrecognizable in MAJOR transformation KEEPING IT REAL Kim shows off butt stretch marks & hoses down Khloe in unedited bikini pics ACT FAST Over 100,000 families can apply $750 direct payments - deadline is in ONE WEEK DASH DOLL Kourtney Kardashian looks unrecognizable as she shows off dramatic makeover ARE YOU OK? Travis Barker concerns fans with 'disturbing' new photo after hospital stay HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW? Today fans predict Hoda or Savannah 'will be FIRED' amid 'feud' Local media have also reported that a police dog was shot during this incident. A zoo-goer gave an update on Twitter from inside the establishment. He said: ...Everyone is fine. Zoo employees are great. We are just hanging out in the cafe playing the waiting game until we know more info.... Police declared the situation ...stabilized... at about 4.20pm. Read More on The US Sun 'DAILY STRUGGLE' Gabby Petito's mom shares heartbreaking message amid legal battle WHAT HE OWES I found out the guy I was dating was engaged - I made him pay in the best way The Sheriff's office tweeted: ...The incident scene at Busch Dr. & Zoo Parkway has stabilized. If you are sheltering in place, it is safe to move about. We continue to ask everyone to avoid the area. More information to follow.... They have not released additional information.

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