Ponte Vedra Beach, FLORIDA — The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office says “an individual or individuals” opened fire in a supermarket parking lot Wednesday.
The scene is at the Publix at Sawgrass Village –220 Front Street.
Deputies are searching for the gunman who started shooting during a traffic stop. It was unclear if anyone was struck by the gunfire.
People in the area are being told to shelter-in-place.
HAPPENING RIGHT NOW: Anyone in or near the Publix in Ponte Vedra are asked to SHELTER IN PLACE as deputies are searching for an individual or individuals that opened fire on them during a traffic stop.
This individual or individuals are believed to still be armed and dangerous.
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) April 22, 2020
Just got the scene. Entrance from L’Atrium Dr. is blocked off. Stay away from this area if you can @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/DlIjSAUEsK
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) April 22, 2020
BREAKING: shooting in the parking lot of the Sawgrass Village Publix. According to @SJSOPIO, deputies were following a stolen car. When they tried to pull the car over, someone inside started shooting at the deputies.
Unclear right now if anyone was hurt @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Jmy8uuOvlQ
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) April 22, 2020
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