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Jacksonville police investigating report of shots fired outside Zaxby's near I-295 and Commonwealth

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of shots fired in the 6700 block of Commonwealth Avenue near Interstate 295.

The reported shooting happened in the parking lot of Zaxby's on Commonwealth.

At 4:30 p.m. an officer working at the tax collector's office heard shots and went to investigate.

A witness said a man shot several times into a white vehicle. By the time the officer arrived, the suspect or suspects were gone and he wasn't able to find anyone who was involved in the shooting.

Sky Action News Jax flew over the scene, where police had the Zaxby's restaurant taped off.

Several witnesses are being interviewed. Anyone with any information is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.