Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigating after one shot in Northwest Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man was shot and injured on New Kings Rd in Jacksonville Saturday evening, prompting a police investigation as the suspect reportedly remains at large.

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According to JSO, at around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 7800 block of New Kings Rd.

When arriving at the scene, officers located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his hip. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he is currently listed in non-life-threatening condition.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was at the location when he was shot by an unidentified suspect, who fled the scene immediately after the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear as the investigation continues.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Those with details can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 630-0500, email tips to JSOCRIMETIPS@Jaxsheriff.org, or reach out to Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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