1 person shot in drive-by

Shooting occurred after midnight in Northwest Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot in the leg while walking down a street in Northwest Jacksonville early Thursday morning. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover.

The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Moncrief Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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Ken Knight Drive at Moncrief Road was closed early Thursday morning during the investigation.

Police were searching for the person who pulled the trigger. A gray sedan was seen during the time of the shooting, according to JSO.

If you have any information, call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.