JSO investigates early-morning Ryan Avenue shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside that sent a man to hospital

What investigators say happened

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder after a man was shot early Sunday morning on Ryan Avenue on Jacksonville’s Westside. Officers were dispatched at about 4:40 a.m. to the 400 block of Ryan Avenue following reports of multiple gunshots.

Police did not locate a victim at the scene, but found shell casings in the roadway. A short time later, a man described as being in his early 20s arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds to his upper thigh and a finger. Investigators said he was driven there by his girlfriend.

Victim condition and immediate investigative hurdles

The victim was reported to be in stable condition as of Sunday afternoon. Detectives had not yet been able to interview him, limiting investigators’ ability to establish a suspect description, motive, or a precise sequence of events. Police said the girlfriend did not witness the shooting.

Investigators stated that the victim was in the road on Ryan Avenue when he was shot. No additional details have been released about where the shooter may have been positioned, whether a vehicle was involved, or the direction of travel of those involved.

How the case is being worked

Detectives are seeking witnesses and working to identify and collect any relevant video. Police indicated they are checking nearby surveillance cameras, a common early step in cases where on-scene witnesses are limited and the victim’s account is not yet available.

• Scene processing focused on physical evidence in the roadway, including recovered shell casings.
• Follow-up includes canvassing for residents or drivers who may have heard or seen the shots.
• Investigators are reviewing nearby security footage to develop a timeline and identify individuals or vehicles.

What remains unknown

Authorities have not released the caliber of weapon believed to have been used, the number of shots fired, or any information indicating whether the victim was targeted or struck by random gunfire. No arrests have been announced, and no suspect description has been provided.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or reach out to Crime Stoppers to report tips anonymously.

The investigation remained active Sunday, and officials have indicated updates will depend on witness accounts, video evidence, and the victim’s ability to be interviewed.