Victim identified in Walmart shooting

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Updated: 2/27 6:29 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Southside Walmart, but they still need your help.

Shots rang out in the store parking lot on Beach Boulevard near Southside Boulevard shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

JSO homicide detectives say two men were parked inside a car when a third man walked up to the vehicle and shot the man seated in the passenger seat.

The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Anthony Blake Bannister

The gunman ran off, and the driver raced the victim to a Kangaroo gas station on Southside Boulevard and Hogan Road.

The driver told police he was scared so he drove away while calling 911.

Lt. Jimmy Judge said, "He alleged he was scared and he wanted to get away. So he pulled into the first lit up area he saw."

An ambulance rushed Blade to Shands Jacksonville hospital where he died.

Call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS if you have any information for police.  You will remain anonymous and will receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest.
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