An unsettling incident unfolded in Jacksonville, Florida, leaving the community on edge after a late-night shooting in the Moncrief neighborhood. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that this violent episode resulted in one person being injured and another taken into custody.

The events transpired on the evening of Sunday, January 25, when law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting around 9:18 p.m. on Brook Forest Drive. Officers arrived promptly to find a woman who had been shot. She was quickly transported to a nearby hospital and is now reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities have detained a suspect connected to the incident. Preliminary findings from the Sheriff’s Office suggest that the shooting stemmed from an ongoing conflict between the victim and the suspect. Tensions escalated when the suspect drove to the victim’s residence, leading to a heated exchange. Amidst the argument, the suspect allegedly opened fire at the victim, prompting the victim to fire back in self-defense.

In a tragic turn, the suspect’s girlfriend, who was a passenger in their vehicle, was caught in the crossfire and sustained injuries. The investigation remains active as the authorities work to piece together the full narrative of this distressing event.

The suspect’s girlfriend, who was inside their vehicle, was struck.

JSO believes this to be an isolated incident. Any information about this incident is asked to be sent to JSO by calling 904-630-0500, or via email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.