The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for at least three suspects after seven people were shot outside the Eureka Gardens apartment complex early Monday morning.
JSO said it appears that the shooters used a pistol and rifle and fired more than 50 rounds.
People were gathered outside building 11 when the shooting happened. The suspects approached the group of people on foot and opened fire, JSO said. An infant was in the crowd, but was not struck by gunfire. Of the seven people shot, two are in life-threatening condition.
Investigators say it is not yet known if the shooting is gang-related, but they do believe that the group of people shot was targeted.
Property management tells Action News Jax that there is surveillance video of the incident and it has been turned over to police.
Anyone who has any information is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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Lots of police activity at Eureka Gardens. Reports of multiple people shot. #JSO briefing at 3:45 #actionnewsjax pic.twitter.com/CN7irRtra1
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
.@JSOPIO 6 people shot, 2 critical, 4 stable. Happened around 12:30. At least 2 shooters w/appears pistol & rifle, 50+ rounds #ANjaxBREAKING
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
.@JSOPIO - people gathered outside building 11 when shooting happened. Multiple buildings struck. Infant in crowd, not hurt. #ANjaxBREAKING
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
You can see lots of #JSO activity at Eureka Gardens after 6 people shot overnight #ANJaxBREAKING pic.twitter.com/1YCf02OMVw
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
More from the scene at Eureka Gardens #ANjaxBREAKING pic.twitter.com/fCrYi4NL8R
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
#JSO van arriving at scene at Eureka Gardens. Multiple people shot, 2 critical. I'm live at 5 on #actionnewsjax pic.twitter.com/Wfgk8kCqS5
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
More from scene at Eureka Gardens #actionnewsjax #jso pic.twitter.com/zbKrvWsL08
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
Closer to scene at Eureka Garden Apartments. Lots of #JSO activity #ANjaxBREAKING #actionnewsjax @PhilAmatoANjax pic.twitter.com/0WXDENu6UI
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
My photog giving you a look at all the #JSO crime scene vans at scene #actionnewsjax @DawnANjax @PhilAmatoANjax pic.twitter.com/1Ivs1sdaCh
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
I'm live at 6 w/latest on shooting on Westside. 6 shot, 2 critical. 50+ rounds. #actionnewsjax @DawnANjax pic.twitter.com/s5xvdMhOim
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
Woman & small child holding hands walk by scene at Eureka Gardens. #ANjaxBREAKING @DawnANjax @PhilAmatoANjax pic.twitter.com/kjZcFFGhEh
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
Closer look of scene at Eureka Gardens #ANjaxBREAKING @DawnANjax @PhilAmatoANjax pic.twitter.com/BGn8Wh94Qa
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
Next at 6:30 a new look at crime scene as detectives continue to investigate AM shooting #actionnewsjax @DawnANjax pic.twitter.com/FKbTenn2uQ
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
New images from scene of AM shooting at Eureka Gardens #actionnewsjax @DawnANjax @PhilAmatoANjax pic.twitter.com/kO4zHDuJ5u
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
One #JSO crime scene van leaving the scene #actionnewsjax pic.twitter.com/txU29BvXPo
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) August 8, 2016
Eureka Gardens shooting overnight: 7 people shot, 2 of the 7 life threatening. #JSO #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 8, 2016
Eureka Gardens shooting overnight: 3 suspects sought. #JSO #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 8, 2016
Eureka Gardens shooting overnight: Over 50 shots fired (rifle and handgun). #JSO #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 8, 2016
Eureka Gardens shooting overnight: An infant was NOT struck by gunfire. #JSO #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 8, 2016
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