JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a woman was shot late Saturday night in the 200 block of West Bay Street.
Officers responded around 11:40 p.m. and found a female with a gunshot wound to her leg.
She was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover.
Investigators believe the victim was approached by a group of unknown people on foot.
At least one person opened fire, hitting her.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@Jaxsheriff.orgOpens a new window, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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