A road rage incident in Jacksonville took a violent turn on Monday morning, leaving a man critically injured, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The altercation unfolded on Philips Highway after the victim, reportedly angered during a driving dispute, pursued the suspect to his place of employment at Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning. Officers were alerted to the shooting around 7:30 a.m. and discovered the victim, a man in his early 60s, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that the victim followed the suspect, a man in his mid-30s, to the HVAC business. An argument ensued, escalating when the victim exited his vehicle, at which point the suspect allegedly drew a handgun and fired a single shot, striking the victim in the chest.
The injured man was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition but is expected to survive, as reported by JSO Sergeant Richardson. Police apprehended the suspect later that day.
Authorities urge anyone with further information regarding the incident to reach out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or to submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to contact JSO directly at 904-630–0500 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
