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Woodlake Park Apartments Shooting Leaves One Injured; Suspect at Large
A shooting at the Woodlake Park Apartments on San Jose Boulevard Saturday afternoon left one adult with non-life-threatening injuries, and Jacksonville police are still searching for the shooter.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â One person was injured in a shooting at the Woodlake Park Apartments on Saturday afternoon, and the Jacksonville Sheriffâs Office is still searching for the person responsible.
Officers responded to the complex at 9439 San Jose Boulevard, near Sunbeam Road, at about 3 p.m. after reports of gunfire. They found an adult victim suffering from what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. The victim is receiving treatment, but police have not said whether the person is cooperating with investigators.
Crime scene tape surrounded one of the apartment buildings as detectives interviewed witnesses, canvassed the area for surveillance video, and followed up on leads. Police said they recovered shell casings at the scene.
Investigators said the shooting does not appear to be domestic-related, and they are still working to determine whether the shooter and the victim knew each other.
Traffic in and out of the complex was restricted for several hours as the investigation continued. As of 8 p.m., police said they expected to remain on scene for several more hours.
The shooting adds to concerns about gun violence in Jacksonvilleâs residential neighborhoods. Community members with information about the incident are urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriffâs Office or Crime Stoppers to help identify the suspect.