Man shot in leg on Southside; police search for suspect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during a dispute with another person on Southside Thursday evening.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to Atlantic Boulevard near Caravan Trail in reference to a person shot at 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived they found a man shot in the leg.

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He was transported to UF Health with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the shooting occurred during a dispute in a parking lot in front of the salon barber shop.

Police are still searching for the suspect and have not released any suspect information.

If you have any information about this shooting, you're asked to call Crimestoppers or JSO. 


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