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

Thursday morning shooting on Firestone Road forced a lockdown at Westside High.

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.