A juvenile girl was shot in the chest Friday night in Northwest Jacksonville and rushed to a nearby hospital, where her injuries were described as not life-threatening. Police say a juvenile boy who stayed at the scene was arrested, and officers recovered a firearm in the surrounding neighborhood. The shooting unfolded near Benedict Road and Moncrief Road as detectives fanned out to interview witnesses and collect evidence.
Patrol officers were called around 8 p.m. for reports of a person shot on Benedict Road, according to News4JAX. That outlet reports that Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers found the juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest and took her to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff's office did not immediately release the ages of the people involved.
What investigators say
Investigators told reporters the suspect pulled a gun, pointed it at the victim and fired, hitting her, according to News4JAX. Officers searched the area around Benedict Road and Moncrief Road and recovered a firearm while detectives continued processing the scene.
How to help
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information or video to come forward. Its crime-tips page lists the non-emergency line at 904-630-0500 and an email address at [email protected], according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. For anonymous tips and potential rewards, First Coast Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-866-845-TIPS, per the same agency.
Neighborhood context
Publicly posted calls-for-service from JSO show multiple recent entries on Benedict Road and Moncrief Road this month, including disputes and armed incidents that highlight how busy this Northwest corridor can be. Those completed dispatch logs are available on the sheriff's public portal at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office website and underscore why investigators say community video and witness accounts are crucial. Authorities say the investigation remains active and that more information will be released as it becomes available.
