The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his early forties was shot after a late-night altercation in Jacksonville’s Northside.
According to JSO, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning when officers were called to a local hospital regarding a shooting victim.
Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a single gunshot wound. Medical personnel reported that the injury was not life-threatening.
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According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit, the shooting stemmed from an argument that took place in the 1400 block of E 31st Street. The situation escalated as the victim attempted to leave the area, at which point an unidentified assailant fired multiple shots, striking the victim once.
Crime Scene Detectives are now combing the area for evidence, while Violent Crimes Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage.
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