Anthony
Super Moderator
Jacksonville police say a firefighter was wounded Tuesday in an apparent drive-by shooting as he and four others refueled a fire truck outside their station on the city's south side.
According to Lt. Jackson Short of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the firefighters were outside of Station 28 fueling a ladder truck at the time of the shooting. Authorities say around 7:30 p.m. someone driving by the firefighters fired five or six shots, hitting one of the firefighters in the arm after the bullet ricocheted.
“It appears the firemen were targeted,†Short said. “Because they are firefighters, they were on duty and the area is very well lit from the streetlights at the gas pump area.â€
The vehicile then sped off. Nobody was able to give police a description of the car or the occupants.
“I am outraged by cowardly attacks on our brave first responders,†said Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown in a Facebook post. “These attacks will not be tolerated.†"As mayor, I will do everything in my power to protect the firefighters and police officers who work so hard to keep us safe. They deserve no less."
Police say the firefighter was treated at the scene and not hospitalized.
Lt. Jackson Short is asking for tips from the public. He asked to keep an eye out on social media for anyone talking or posting something about the shooting incident.
Attachments
Last edited by a moderator:
