Man hospitalized after shooting sparked by fight near Red Roof Inn on Youngerman Circle: JSO – News4JAX

Man hospitalized after shooting sparked by fight near Red Roof Inn on Youngerman Circle: JSO  News4JAX

A man was hospitalized early Thursday morning after a shooting near the Red Roof Inn on Youngerman Circle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was hospitalized early Thursday morning after a shooting near the Red Roof Inn on Youngerman Circle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers were called to the area just before 3 a.m. and detained a person of interest. They learned that the two men had been in a fight before gunfire erupted, leaving one of them with injuries that were not life-threatening. Investigators said it’s unclear if the two knew each other before the incident, but it does not appear to be domestic- or gang-related.

Officers believe the incident was isolated, and anyone with information is encouraged to call JSO at 904-630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Caleb Yauger joined the WJXT team in February 2025. He previously worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for Erie News Now (WICU, WSEE) in Erie, Pa., covering both news and sports. Cade joined News4JAX in 2025 as a photojournalist. After graduating from East Tennessee State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Media & Communication and spending a few years freelancing, he decided to make Jacksonville his home. He aims to deliver high-quality, impactful news coverage that