JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman in her 30s was shot early Saturday in the 7200 block of Atlantic Boulevard, and police have not identified a suspect, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Officers responded around 4 a.m. to a call of reckless driving and loud music, Sgt. D. Hancock of JSO said.
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Patrol officers found a large group of people in the area. As they dispersed the group, officers heard a gunshot and found the woman shot, Hancock said.
She was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The sheriff’s office said the victim is cooperating with the investigation.
“The suspect is currently unknown,” Hancock said.
Crime scene detectives are processing the scene for evidence, and shell casings were recovered, the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office said it believes the shooting was an isolated incident. “However, we always encourage the public to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office if they feel they need to,” Hancock said.
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Authorities do not know whether the victim knew the suspect. No other businesses or residences have been reported struck by gunfire.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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