2 shot near Ribault River; police search for gunman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people shot about noon Tuesday on Ken Knight Drive, along the Ribault River just north of Moncrief Road, are expected to recover, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Police called to a report of shots fired initially didn't find anything, but after interviewing two victims who showed up at UF Health Jacksonville, officers found shell casings and were gathering evidence.

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The two people had non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not yet have their names or any details about who shot them or why.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.