Jacksonville Police Investigate Road-Rage Shooting That Left Man Hospitalized and Prompted an Arrest

What happened

Jacksonville authorities are investigating a shooting they say began as a road-rage confrontation and escalated into gunfire at a business site along Philips Highway.

The incident occurred on a Monday morning at about 7:30 a.m. at an HVAC company in the Englewood area. Police said a man in his early 60s was shot in the chest and was listed in critical condition shortly after the shooting, while authorities later described the injury as non-life-threatening.

How police describe the sequence of events

Investigators said the confrontation involved two drivers: the victim and a man in his mid-30s identified as the suspect. Police said the victim followed the suspect to the suspect’s place of employment, where the shooting occurred. Authorities have not publicly detailed what prompted the initial dispute on the roadway or how long the encounter lasted before it reached the business property.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that the suspect fired on the victim at the HVAC company. The agency said an arrest was made the same day, and the investigation remains active.

What remains unknown

Key details have not been released, including whether the two men knew each other before the encounter, what actions immediately preceded the shooting, and whether any additional witnesses or surveillance footage are central to the case. Police also have not released specific information about any potential charges beyond confirming the arrest.

Broader context: road-rage violence and shootings

Local law enforcement agencies across Northeast Florida have responded in recent years to incidents in which traffic disputes turned violent, sometimes involving firearms. Investigators have repeatedly emphasized that roadway conflicts can escalate quickly, particularly when drivers follow each other from public roads into parking lots, workplaces, or neighborhoods.

• Police say the Jacksonville case moved from an on-road dispute to a fixed location, where the shooting occurred.

• The victim was transported for medical care after being shot in the chest; police later characterized the injury as non-life-threatening.

• An arrest was announced the same day, and detectives continue to gather information about what led to the confrontation.

Anyone with information related to the shooting can contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email [email protected], or reach Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

What happens next

Authorities are expected to continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence to determine the full timeline and potential criminal charges. Further updates may follow as police release additional information and the case moves through the court system.