JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man called 911 to report he had been shot, then drove to a nearby Westside convenience store to meet with officers.
JSO responded around 8:35 p.m. to the Circle K off 103rd Street, where they found a man in his late 30s suffering from a gunshot wound to his left forearm. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue transported him to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Investigators say the victim told dispatchers he had been shot before driving himself to the Circle K. However, detectives say he has not cooperated with the investigation and has not provided information about how or where the shooting occurred.
Detectives believe the incident happened at the Pointe Grand Apartments.
Officers responded to the complex after receiving a report of a possible shooting but were unable to locate a crime scene or any shell casings.
At this time, investigators believe the shooting is an isolated incident.
Police have not released any suspect information and say it is unknown whether the victim knew the shooter or whether the shooting was related to a domestic dispute. Detectives also say they have found no evidence the incident was gang-related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCRIMETIPS@jaxsheriff.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.