Police: Young man shot outside his Arlington home

Man in his 20s taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, JSO says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A young man was shot and wounded early Monday afternoon outside his Arlington home, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

Officers responded about 12:40 p.m. to a shooting on Gable Lane off University Boulevard.

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Police said a man in his 20s was shot once in the leg while on the carport. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The man told police that he did not know who shot him. He gave a description of a car, but police said they would not be releasing that information at this time. 

Detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).