Man shot in back outside Arlington business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are investigating a shooting outside a business on Arlington Road at midday Monday.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Lt. Jackson Short said a 28-year-old man was shot in the back just after noon outside a car wash and auto accessories store. The victim was transported to UF Health Jacksonville and was in critical condition, but expected to survive.

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The motive in the shooting was unclear and the gunman left before police arrived, but is being sought by ground units and a helicopter.

Police believe the victim and suspect knew each other, and neither worked at the business. It wasn't clear why the two men met there.