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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said teen shot in the Brentwood area, treated for injuries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At around 4 p.m. on Thursday, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to N. Main St. and W. 32nd St. for a report of a person shot.

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A teenage boy was found at the scene and transported to a local hospital. He was described as suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

An initial investigation found that the teen was walking near the intersection, and an unidentified man pointed a gun and fired one round at the victim. The teen was shot once in the leg.

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JSO said that currently there is no description of the suspect.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 904-630-0500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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