JSO: Man shot by unknown suspect on Macy Ave.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that a man was shot early Sunday morning by an unknown assailant.

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At approximately 5:03 a.m., a man in his late 20s was brought to a hospital with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound by a citizen who claimed to have found him bleeding in the street.

Law enforcement was called, and the victim told officers that he was shot near 5900 Macy Ave. after a verbal altercation with the suspect that led to a physical fight. During the fight, the victim was shot, and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

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JSO does not believe the incident is random, but detectives are not yet sure how the victim and suspect know each other. The JSO Violent Crimes Task Force is conducting a further investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact JSO at 904-630-0500. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and will update you as events unfold.

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