JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 28-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested in a shooting late Thursday night on the Westside.
Rafael Soto is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the shooting at the Cross Creek Apartments in the 1400 block of Manotak Avenue, near Lane and Lenox avenues, about 11 p.m.
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The scenario of the shooting is uncertain, according to a police report.
Police said there were conflicting statements. They said there were two groups of people, and one started shooting at the other.
Police said there was gunfire from a car, and it may have turned into a road rage incident.
Investigators said Soto shot a man in the leg, claiming he was acting in self-defense. Police said that victim showed up at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.
Soto is only charged with the weapons offense.