A woman in her mid-20s was shot in the leg during a "social gathering" on Jacksonville's Northside yesterday evening. First Coast News reports that the incident occurred around 5:27 p.m. on the 1300 block of W. 30th Street, near Moncrief Road. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) responded to the scene after approximately 20 gunshots were heard at the residence where the gathering was taking place.
Details remain scarce, but the silver SUV used to flee the scene has been located by authorities, though the suspect remains at large. The victim received medical attention and has been reported to be in stable condition. As the investigation continues, police are collecting more information before releasing a suspect description. According to News4Jax, detectives have canvassed the area for surveillance and have spoken with witnesses to piece together the events of the shooting.
Law enforcement agencies are calling for public assistance in the case. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to reach out. Contact information for the Sheriff’s office has been publicized as 904-630-0500 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be reported to First Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-845-TIPS, as mentioned by Action News Jax.
