JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Five people are recovering after three separate shootings just hours apart in Jacksonville, Wednesday night.
Police first responded to a medical facility at 5:30 p.m. after a shooting left a 16-year-old hurt. The teenager is expected to be OK, but officers said they are unsure where the shooting took place and have limited information regarding the incident.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a shooting also happened in the 8300 block of 103rd Street and another in the 7900 block of the Arlington Expressway.
According to JSO, the shooting on 103rd happened near an Advance Auto Parts store. Police said when they got to the scene at 7 p.m., they located a vehicle in the parking lot that was hit by gunfire.
Later in the investigation police learned that two men were shot. JSO said a bystander transported the two men to a hospital.
Both men are expected to be OK.
Police believe the suspect might be in a light blue Dodge Charger.
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At 9:50 p.m., officers responded to Arlington Expressway in response to a shooting. Police said two men had been shot in that area and took themselves to the hospital. JSO said the suspect(s) are believed to be in a silver Toyota Prius.
Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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