Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children

MACCLENNY, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - Authorities in Florida are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a mother and her two children as they drove on Interstate 10.

Baker County sheriff’s deputies said the family left Macclenny and entered the interstate headed east toward Jacksonville around 11 p.m. Sunday, when someone in another vehicle shot at them.

A 6-year-old child was shot in the arm, and an 11-year-old was hurt by bullet fragments. Both children were treated for their injuries and are recovering.

Deputies say the family may have been followed from their Macclenny home onto the interstate.

Detectives have not publicly identified any suspects and ask anyone who may have information to call 904-259-9218 or report anonymously to First Coast Crime Stoppers at 866-845-8477.