St. Augustine man accused of shooting into wooded area, only a few hundred feet from kids playing

Jacksonville, FL — It had to be a shock for neighbors, living near the Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

A St. Augustine man is accused of firing a a handgun at least 6 times into a wooded area on Avenue B and Decoy Alley, just off US 1, on Monday afternoon, only a few hundred feet from where kids were playing.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says Bruce Johnson, 22, initially fled the area, but when they caught up with him a short time later, he admitted to the crime.

Johnson is now charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, which is a felony.