Man critically injured in ‘potential road rage’ shooting on I-295 near Collins Road, JSO says

Man shot while driving on I-295 near Collins Road (DOT camera)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot Friday afternoon while driving along Interstate 295 near Collins Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the man was driving south on I-295 around 1 p.m. when he saw a vehicle driving erratically. The man attempted to pass the vehicle, police said, when the driver shot him once in the upper torso.

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The man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and is undergoing surgery.

The suspected shooter was driving a white Acura sedan, according to JSO.

JSO said there doesn’t seem to be a direct motive other than it being a “potential road rage” incident.

No other drivers were injured.

If you have any information about this shooting, call 904-530-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.


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