A quiet wait for the bus turned chaotic Thursday when a man in his 40s was grazed by a bullet at a Jacksonville bus stop on University Boulevard near Fort Caroline Road. What started as a confrontation between a person and a small group at the stop escalated into violence, ending with a single shot that clipped one man instead of killing him.
Jacksonville Fire Rescue treated the injured man at the scene, and he was not reported to have life-threatening injuries.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, as reported by News4JAX, the incident unfolded around 11 a.m. when the suspect pulled out a gun and tried to strike the man. During that attempt, the firearm went off and the bullet grazed him.
Investigators said they still do not know what sparked the argument or whether the people involved had any prior connection. After the shot, the suspect ran off, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office described the investigation as active.
Investigators Ask For Help
Detectives have not announced any arrests and are leaning on the public to help fill in the gaps. As reported by Jacksonville Today, the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with tips, video or other information about the shooting to call 904-630-0500 or share an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
Other Recent Violence In Duval
The bus stop incident is the latest in a series of shootings that have hit Jacksonville in recent weeks. Local outlets and police have detailed multiple separate cases that put several people in hospitals and on operating tables, adding to an already tense atmosphere around everyday public spaces.
News4JAX has covered a number of those cases, reflecting growing concern about disputes that flare up in public and spill into gunfire. Investigators say even a single cell phone clip or tip from someone who noticed a detail can be the break that identifies a shooter.
JSO is again urging anyone who knows something about Thursday’s shooting to contact its tip line. Officials said more details will be released as the investigation moves forward. This story will be updated when the sheriff’s office provides new information.
