2 people shot on the way to party

Victims expected to recover

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people are expected recover after being shot on the way to a party late Saturday night. 

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, around 11 p.m., at least two people in a dark colored SUV drove up to the victims who were near the intersection of Jackson and Spruce Street, in the Brooklyn area.  The shooters got out of the SUV and opened fire on the victims. 

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Police say the victims were heading to a birthday party at the time of the shooting. One victim was shot twice in the neck and once in the leg. The other victim was shot in the hand. 

Detectives are investigating this incident. If you have any information regarding the shooting, please call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.