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Child injured in Oakleaf drive-by shooting Friday night, says Sheriff’s Office

Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a shooting in the Oakleaf neighborhood that left a juvenile injured Friday night.

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The Sheriff’s Office says shots were fired at a soccer field near Silver Bluff and Plantation Oaks Blvd. around 5:45 p.m.

Officials on scene told Action News Jax that the child, whose age was not released, was hit by gunfire from a car driving by. They’re expected to recover.

It’s being called an isolated incident, and no other threat to the community is expected.

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The road may be blocked off as deputies investigate further.

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