St. Johns deputies searching for suspects’ car in I-95 shooting
At around 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it received calls of a shooting on Interstate 95 and mile marker 327 southbound. A red car approached the victim’s vehicle and opened fire.
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In a newly released statement, SJSO said that a male driver was struck by gunfire and crashed into the center guard rail of the highway. Also, a female passenger was injured by broken glass. Both victims were transported to area hospitals.
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The red car continued driving southbound. A search for this vehicle, which is pictured, with unknown suspects is ongoing.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who might have been driving in the area during the shooting and have video recordings active in their vehicle to please review the footage.
if you have information about this incident or the red car you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-277-8477 or p3tips.com. You can also call SJSO direct at 904-824-8304. You might be eligible for a $5,000 reward.
Anyone who sees the vehicle pictures is asked not to approach and call 911.
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