JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting involving two juveniles early morning.
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Officers went to a hospital where a 9-year-old was transported with several gunshot wounds to his lower body.
JSO discovered the incident took place at 1500 Mount Herman Street.
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Detectives believe the victim was shot by accident by his 6-year-old brother. The family was home at the time of the incident.
The victim’s injuries are non-life threatening and he is receiving medical treatment.
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Crime Scene Detectives are at that location processing evidence and do not know exactly where the gun was. Police say they do not know whose gun it is.
Detectives from the JSO Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit are interviewing the other occupants of the residence. All witnesses are cooperating.
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JSO asks anyone with information related to the incident to please reach out by phone at 630-0500, by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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