JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five people were shot early Saturday morning at a large gathering in Arlington, including a 16-year-old, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Police said at around 3 a.m., officers reported to the 1200 block of Arlington Avenue in reference to a shooting.
There was a large gathering with about 20 people. JSO said an argument happened between two groups at the house, leading to a shooting where five people were hit.
Two women in their early 20s had non-life-threatening wounds to the thigh and the arm; two men in their early 20s were both shot in the leg; and a 16-year-old was shot once in the back, also non-life-threatening, JSO said.
All were taken to the hospital and multiple people were detained.
Anyone with information is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.