Residents are speaking out after woman was shot at Jacksonville apartment complex early Tuesday morning.
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A couple living at Vista Bay Apartments on the South Side are speaking out after a terrifying home invasion and shooting in their community.
“Scared, I was terrified,” resident Felicidad
This is how a resident of Vista Bay Apartments describes this scene early Tuesday morning.
JSO reported that two men forced entry into a women’s unit in the 8700 block of Belle Rive Boulevard. During the confrontation, shots were fired and one woman was hit in the stomach. Fortunately, her injuries were not life-threatening and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A neighbor we spoke to did not want to be seen on camera because no suspect has been arrested so far.
She told Action News she heard three gunshots.
“I was watching TV and heard the shots and started screaming,” said resident Felicidad.
Her husband, who also did not want to show his face, expressed his skepticism about the effectiveness of the increased security measures in the complex.
“Installing cameras or more lights – it will happen again,” said resident Ramon
Authorities continue their investigation into the incident. Police confirm that another person was present in the apartment during the burglary, but was unharmed. Investigators do not believe the victim knew her attackers, nor do they have any information indicating she was specifically targeted.
Action News Jax has reached out to the property management team at this complex for a response, but has not heard back at this time.
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