12-year-old girl shot in Northwest Jacksonville, JSO says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responds to a shooting on 7100 Ken Knight Drive East.

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When JSO arrived, they found a 12-year-old girl outside with a gunshot wound to the stomach. She was transported to the hospital with life-threatening conditions.

Officers are still on the scene and the investigation is still active.

One neighbor Action News Jax spoke with said the violence needs to stop.

“Oh this was so sad, this was so sad,” said Dvon Biggs. “I want everyone to say a prayer so that everything works out.”

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JSO Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko said they are asking anyone with information to contact police.

“We are not going to rest until we are able to solve this one,” said Stronko.

JSO believes there are other people who know more information and may be involved with this crime. Officers are urging anyone with information to contact their non-emergency line at 904-630-0500.

Officers say they are not going to rest until they solve this case.

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