JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Thursday morning an argument between two men led to a shooting downtown.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in front of a convenience store on East Union St. According to details, two men who knew each other got into an argument. As one of the men walked away, the other pulled out a revolver and shot him once in the back.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital but has been described as suffering a non-life-threatening injury.
JSO told Action News Jax that the suspect ran from the scene. There is an active search to find him.
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Sgt. Richardson with JSO said that if you have any information on this shooting or know where the suspect might be you are asked to call police at 904-630-0500.
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This is the fourth shooting to take place where two people died in the last 24 hours.
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