Man shot multiple times in Springfield

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says a man was shot multiple times in the lower body early Thursday morning in the Springfield area.

According to police, 30-year-old Derrick Adams was standing near the corner of East Eighth and Liberty streets about 4 a.m. when a tan car pulled up near the him and began shooting.

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Adams was taken to UF Health Jacksonville, where he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers said witnesses reported hearing between five and 10 gunshots.

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.