JSO: Young man shot multiple times in Jacksonville drive-by shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A young man was taken to a hospital after he was wounded in a drive-by shooting Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Shots rang out just before 5:30 p.m. on Fairfax Street near the intersection of West 12th Street in Northwest Jacksonville, the Sheriff's Office said.

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According to investigators, the young man, whose exact age was not given, was found in the street with multiple gunshot wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Jacksonville police said a gold four door sedan was seen in the area. A sergeant at the scene called it a vehicle of interest.

There was no description of the shooter. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS.