Gunman opens fire on Florida interstate striking 2 kids: BCSO

Gunfire erupted on I-10 late Sunday night, leaving a young child shot and another injured after investigators say someone opened fire on a family's vehicle. 

Interstate 10 drive-by shooting

What we know:

A mother was driving her two young children east on I-10 toward Jacksonville around 11 p.m. Sunday when another vehicle opened fire on them, according to investigators. Deputies say a 6-year-old child was shot in the arm, and an 11-year-old suffered superficial injuries from shattered glass. 

Both victims were treated for their injuries and are currently recovering. Investigators said the family had just left a home in Macclenny and may have been followed onto the highway. 

Florida highway shooting investigation

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released a description of the shooter's vehicle, and no suspects have been identified. Detectives have not confirmed a motive or verified who followed the family from the Macclenny home. 

Shooting tips

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call detectives at (904) 259-9218. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from law enforcement officials, who provided details on the investigation, as well as First Coast Crime Stoppers. 

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