{"id":114818,"date":"2025-08-03T05:22:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T05:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/114818\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T05:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T05:22:17","slug":"afternoon-shootout-shocks-jacksonville-drivers-one-man-hospitalized-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/114818\/","title":{"rendered":"Afternoon shootout shocks Jacksonville drivers, one man hospitalized"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Afternoon shootout shocks Jacksonville drivers, one man hospitalized<\/p>\n

A shootout between two drivers in broad daylight rattled one of Jacksonville\u2019s busiest intersections on Friday afternoon. One man is recovering in the hospital, while police continue to search for the second driver involved.<\/p>\n

The gunfire broke out just after 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road, a heavily traveled area where traffic is a daily reality for many Jacksonville residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s crazy. People should be more patient,\u201d said Angela Upshaw, a local driver.<\/p>\n

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office (JSO), officers responded to reports of shots being fired between two vehicles. When they arrived on the scene, they discovered one car on the curb and its driver\u2014a man in his twenties\u2014with injuries that were not life-threatening. He was transported to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

The second vehicle, described as a grey sedan, fled the scene and has not yet been located. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an episode of road rage, highlighting how quickly everyday frustrations can spiral into violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cAm I surprised about what happened today? No, not at all. Not even a little bit,\u201d said Shawn Hass, another driver who stopped to speak with Action News Jax.<\/p>\n

Despite the severity of the incident, some drivers emphasized the importance of staying calm behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand the temptation and the desire and the need, but it\u2019s not worth it,\u201d Hass added.<\/p>\n

Upshaw echoed that sentiment, urging drivers to practice empathy and caution. \u201cEmpathize with people. Sit on your hands, lock your doors, listen to your music, and just let them go,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

As of Saturday evening, no arrests have been made. The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact JSO or Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n

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