Road Rage Shooting Leaves One Dead in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL – A man was killed Sunday night in a road rage shooting in the Lake Forest area of Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). Investigators are searching for the driver of a small silver SUV in connection with the incident.
Details of the Shooting
Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Edgewood Avenue West around 8:20 p.m. On Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a man in his mid- to late-30s suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene News4JAX.
The Incident
The JSO reports that the shooting stemmed from a road rage confrontation between two drivers. The dispute began on Edgewood Avenue West and continued onto the northbound ramp to I-95, with the silver SUV traveling westbound. Both vehicles stopped, and both drivers exited their vehicles armed with handguns, leading to a shootout First Coast News, Republican Ballot News.
Investigation and Search for Suspect
Authorities are currently seeking the driver of the small silver SUV. Sgt. Steve Rudlaff of JSO’s homicide unit stated that witnesses remained at the scene and observed the road rage incident and the vehicles pulling over before the shooting News4JAX. Police believe this to be an isolated incident.
How to Help
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect to contact them at 904-630-0500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through First Coast Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.