JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot early Sunday morning while driving his car through an apartment complex in San Jose, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Officers called to the scene arrived at the Pointe Sienna apartment complex on Powers Avenue shortly after 1 a.m.
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First responders found the man suffering from a gunshot to his leg. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department transported him to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The victim told the Sheriff’s Office that he arrived at the apartments to visit a friend. While driving slowly through the complex, he said, an individual approached his car and opened the door. The victim said he pressed down on the accelerator when he noticed the individual was carrying a firearm. As he attempted to speed away in his vehicle, the individual fired a single shot, striking the man in the leg, according to police. Police said they believe the shooter fled from the scene on foot.
JSO said detectives are working to learn more, based on forensic evidence and suspect descriptions. Police said they do not believe this incident is related to another shooting nearly three hours prior that took place outside of a bank on Beach Boulevard, but detectives will review data from both shootings before a final determination is made.
Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).