A heated argument at the Moncrief Village West apartment complex turned violent Friday afternoon when a man was shot and badly wounded, according to police. The gunfire struck him in the arm and then the chest, and he was rushed to a hospital in critical but stable condition. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the suspected gunman took off on foot and is still on the run.
According to Action News Jax, JSO investigators said two men got into an argument before one of them pulled a handgun and fired a single round. That shot hit the victim’s arm, then continued into his chest. The outlet reports the victim was taken to the hospital in “critical but stable” condition. At the time of the report, officers had not released a detailed description of the suspect and said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who knows something to call its non-emergency line at 904-630-0500, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The agency’s website also outlines options for sending in tips online and other ways for witnesses to reach detectives. Investigators are still processing the scene and reviewing any video they can get their hands on.
Violence in the Moncrief Area
The Moncrief neighborhood has been dealing with a string of shootings in recent weeks, keeping patrol units and detectives busy on the city’s northwest side. In one recent case, a man was shot while playing dice near Moncrief Park on April 4, according to News4Jax. Those incidents have only added to the unease that residents say they are feeling.
Back at Moncrief Village West, detectives canvassed the complex for surveillance footage and spoke with anyone who might have seen or heard something as they work to track down the shooter, Action News Jax reports. The suspect was last spotted running from the scene on foot in an unknown direction, and police have not publicly shared a possible motive. Investigators repeated their call for anyone with video or information to step forward.
Anyone with a tip is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or use the online tip options listed on the agency’s website. Officers say even small details or brief snippets of video could help them piece together what happened.
