A Sunday night drive on Jacksonville’s Eastside turned violent when a man was grazed by a bullet while behind the wheel near Odessa Street, according to police. Investigators say he managed to drive himself to a local hospital, where he was treated for what authorities described as a non-life-threatening wound.
Police Say Ex-Boyfriend Was In The Backseat
According to the Action News Jax, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says the victim told detectives his ex-boyfriend, who had been riding in the backseat, started beating him while he was driving. The victim and another passenger then heard a loud pop. The driver realized he was bleeding and had been grazed by a bullet, police said, and he headed straight to the hospital.
JSO told reporters the ex-boyfriend ran from the scene on foot. Detectives are still working to track him down.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email [email protected]. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office crime tips page lists those contacts and explains how to share information with investigators.
Weekend Spate Of Shootings
This Eastside shooting capped a rough weekend for Jacksonville. The day before, News4JAX reported that two men were shot downtown, one of them critically, prompting a heavy police presence and road closures on East Bay Street. Investigators have been canvassing for witnesses and searching for video as they process multiple scenes across the city.
JSO has not released the names of anyone involved in the Eastside shooting or the downtown incident. This story will be updated as investigators release more information.
