Four People Wounded in Early-Morning Jacksonville Eastside Street-Party Shooting Near Jessie Street and Randolph Boulevard
What happened
Four people were injured in a shooting early Sunday, February 22, 2026, on Jacksonville’s Eastside, after gunfire erupted during what authorities described as a street party near Jessie Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard.
Police were dispatched at about 12:30 a.m. following an automated gunfire-detection alert in the 700 block of Jessie Street. When officers arrived, they found a 34-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue transported her to a nearby hospital.
In the minutes that followed, three additional victims arrived at a hospital in private vehicles: a 37-year-old man, a 43-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman. Authorities said all four victims were listed in stable condition and that their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Scene response and investigation status
Detectives and crime-scene personnel processed the area around the initial response location as the investigation began. As of Sunday morning, police had not publicly identified a suspect or released details about the circumstances that led up to the shooting, including whether the incident stemmed from an argument, involved multiple shooters, or included shots fired from a vehicle.
Investigators are continuing to work to determine what happened and to identify any individuals involved.
Where the case stands now
Time of initial police response: About 12:30 a.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Location: 700 block of Jessie Street, near A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville’s Eastside.
Victims: Four people (two women and two men), ages 34, 37, 39, and 43.
Medical status: All reported stable; injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Publicly released suspect details: None announced as of the initial reports.
Community information and tips
Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office through its non-emergency number, Crime Stoppers, or the agency’s crime tips email address.
Reporting in this case will be updated as police release additional details about suspects, witnesses, or a possible motive.