JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Tuesday evening, a man ended up in the hospital after being shot by his girlfriend’s son at a residence near Moncrief Road in Jacksonville, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO Sergeant Richardson stated that officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of Carver Circle regarding a shooting incident that occurred around 10 p.m.

Sgt. Richardson explained that the man and his girlfriend were engaged in a “verbal altercation” before the shooting took place. After the argument, the girlfriend’s son confronted the man and fired several shots, hitting him twice in the chest.

Richardson confirmed that the man is suffering from injuries that are not life-threatening.

Richardson also noted that this was an isolated incident and that the suspect has been identified.

 Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call JSO’s non-emergency number at 904-630-0500. To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.