Jacksonville police investigating home invasion shooting that left teen critically injured

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A teen was shot and left in critical condition on Monday in what Jacksonville police described as a home invasion shooting on University Boulevard.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a person shot around 4 p.m. When officers arrived, a teen was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

JSO said a homeowner walked into his home when he encountered an intruder and confronted them, which led to the shooting.

JSO said investigators were trying to understand the exact circumstances that happened and did not specify who the shooter was.

The teen was taken to the hospital in a life-threatening condition.

All parties involved were cooperating with police, and there is no threat to the community, according to JSO.

If you have any information that can assist in this investigation, call 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.