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16-year-old arrested on murder charge following shooting near Jacksonville’s Westside High School

Teen arrested for murder and robbery

Jacksonville, Fl — A 16-year-old has been arrested for murder and robbery following a shooting Thursday morning near Westside High School.

Jacksonville police were called around 7:40 am to Firestone Road and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He has been identified as 31-year-old Carlos Alberto Nieves Rivera.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue pronounced the victim dead. Due to the officer’s quick response and available witnesses, a suspect was identified and arrested.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Because of the suspect’s age, WOKV is not naming him until formal charges and a first court appearance.

Rich Jones

Rich Jones, News 104.5 WOKV

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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