The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of a suspect following a shooting incident on the Westside of Jacksonville.
On Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials responded swiftly to a reported shooting in the 9500 block of 103rd Street. The call came in around 10:20 a.m., and upon their arrival, officers found a 19-year-old man who had sustained two gunshot wounds—one to the neck and another to the leg. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening, and he was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigations by the Sheriff’s Office indicated that the violence erupted from a dispute between the victim and the suspect. Following the incident, the suspect was quickly apprehended, ensuring there is no ongoing threat to community safety.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional details about this incident to reach out. They can be contacted directly at 630-0500 or via email at JSOCRIMETIPS@Jaxsheriff.org. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
According to JSO, the suspect has been taken into custody and that there is “no further danger to the community.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call JSO at 630-0500 or email at JSOCRIMETIPS@Jaxsheriff.org or they can contact Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
