The victim was shot at least five times, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman is currently hospitalized after her husband shot her several times inside an apartment complex in the Southside area on Sunday afternoon, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities stated that at approximately 2:30 p.m., they were called to an apartment complex in the 7700 block of Southside Boulevard in response to reports of a woman being shot.
A woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital in what police described as “critical but stable condition.”
The preliminary investigation by the police revealed that the victim was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, who then fired several shots, hitting her at least five times. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the argument.
Officers detained the suspect at the scene. Detectives canvassed the scene for surveillance video and spoke with witnesses. Investigators said this was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, by email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or via CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Domestic violence resources
If you or someone you know needs help in a domestic violence situation, Hubbard House has a 24-hour hotline and text line. The hotline number is 904-354-3114 and the text line number is 904-210-3698.
Survivors can also make an appointment or walk into the Hubbard House Outreach Center at 6629 Beach Blvd, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Hubbard House services are free and confidential.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis and needs help right away: Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts can reach the suicide prevention lifeline 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
Children and teens can call the Wolfson Children’s Hospital free mental health hotline at any time at 904-202-7900, or text the word “Life” to 741-741 and a counselor will text you back.
