Fights and gunfire at Orange Park Mall

Orange Park, Fla. — Sheriff Michelle Cook has a strong message for the group responsible for the chaos caused at Orange Park Mall Saturday night.

She said in a news release, “We have zero tolerance for violence in Clay County. Those responsible for last night will be pursued and punished.”

Deputies were called to the mall around 9:30 p.m. to break up a group of young people who were fighting.

>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<

[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]

Read: Closed for business; Nassau County Sheriff’s Office shuts down meth house in Yulee

As the crowd moved into the parking lot near the AMC Movie Theatre, gunshots were fired.

A young man was shot in the arm.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with video of the fight to send it to them via SaferWatch.

Tips can be called in at 904-264-6512.

Sheriff Cook said, “I want to thank our brave deputies who continue to keep our County safe by placing themselves in the middle of the fight.”

Read: Help Putnam County police catch a thief

[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.