JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at the Speedway just released more information about a shooting off Regency Square Boulevard.
Investigators said a man in his 20s was shot in the foot during a road rage incident.
Police said the victim and another person got out of their vehicles at an intersection of Tredinick Parkway and Commerce Center Drive and started arguing. That’s when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired.
The suspect has been detained, and the victim was taken to the hospital.
Recent studies show road rage shootings are affecting more and more people around the country.
The Everytown gun violence research group says 160 people were hurt in road rage shootings in 2018.
In 2023, the study found 365 people had been injured.
ORIGINAL STORY - The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is at the Speedway gas station on Regency Square Boulevard.
A shooting was reported there at around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Action News Jax is on the scene.
We’re expecting to learn more information soon.
Check back here for updates.
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