The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a road rage incident that escalated into gunfire early Monday morning at Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning on Philips Highway.

Around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at 5801 Philips Highway. Sergeant Richardson with the Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit said an adult male was shot and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The injury is now considered non-life-threatening.

According to JSO, the investigation revealed the victim followed the suspect to the suspect’s workplace after a road rage confrontation. An argument broke out, and when the victim exited his vehicle, the suspect fired a single shot, striking the victim in the chest.

Detectives canvassed the scene for surveillance footage and spoke

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