JSO investigating death of man found unresponsive in Jacksonville vacant lot

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after man died after being found unresponsive in a vacant lot on the city’s Mid-Westside neighborhood Saturday night.JSO said officers were on patrol in the 1400 block of Barnett St. around 9:30 p.m. when they spotted the man lying in a vacant lot. They attempted to check on him and found him unresponsive.Officers rendered first aid while awaiting Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews. JFRD transported the victim to a local hospital, where he died.The circumstances surrounding the death remain unknown, and no witnesses have been identified. The cause of death will be determined after an autopsy from the Medical Examiner.Anyone with information is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, by email at [email protected] or through Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS.