Two Shot in Northside Jacksonville Neighborhood

Victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Tuesday evening incident.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two people were shot while walking in a Northside Jacksonville neighborhood on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:11 p.m. in the 12000 block of Hayden Lakes Circle, where police say an unknown suspect or suspects fired multiple shots at the victims. One victim was struck in the chest, and the other in the thigh, but both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains an ongoing concern in Jacksonville, with the city seeing a rise in shootings in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address public safety and reduce gun-related crimes in local neighborhoods.

The details

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the initial investigation revealed the victims were walking in the Hayden Lakes Circle neighborhood when an unknown suspect or suspects opened fire, striking the two individuals. One victim was hit in the chest, while the other was struck in the thigh. Both victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The shooting occurred around 7:11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“The initial investigation revealed the victims were walking in the neighborhood when an unknown suspect or suspects fired multiple shots in their direction.”

— Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (wokv.com)

What’s next

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact them at 904-630-0500, by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Jacksonville faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring the safety of its residents, even in residential neighborhoods. The community will be looking to local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate this case and work to prevent similar shootings in the future.