Woman shot during ‘social gathering,’ suspect flees scene

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman is recovering after being shot during a social gathering.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, around 5:27 p.m., officers responded to West 30th Street about a person shot.

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Police found a woman in her mid-twenties shot in the leg.

Police said the initial investigation revealed a person had fired around 20 shots from a handgun, hitting her once.

The suspect left the scene in a silver SUV, which has now been found, JSO said.

Police are still looking for the suspect.

The woman was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500, go online to JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS.


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