Man shot near Ribault Middle School

Victim shot in the lower portion of body; expected to recover

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says officers found a man with a gunshot wound about 9:40 p.m. Thursday on Harbor View Drive, which runs along the Ribault River.

When officers arrived, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound in the lower portion of his body.

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The victim was taken to UF Health Jacksonville and is expected to be make a full recovery.

"The victim was less than forthcoming, unfortunately, regarding suspect information or even where the incident occurred. As a result, despite a thorough canvas of the neighborhood and a search as well, no scene was found," Sgt. Matthew Clements said.

The Violent Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. 


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