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Father accused of shooting stepson near Linwood Ave

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATED 6:23 a.m.- The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting between a possible father and stepson on 500 Linwood Ave.

JSO reports the two individuals were drinking together on the house porch when an argument started.

The stepson was staying at the home temporarily.

The 75-year-old father then pulled out a gun and shot the 62-year-old stepson in the arm. The injury is not life-threatening.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital by a friend and is already released.

The shooter has been taken into custody.

Violent Crimes Unit detectives are investigating the case.

This is an ongoing investigation, and will up updated when new information is available.

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