Early Saturday morning, a man in his 50s was shot while engaged in a dice game at a motel located on Jacksonville’s Northside. The incident occurred at the Metro Inn & Suites at 1055 Golfair Blvd., with officers responding to the scene around 2:15 a.m. upon receiving reports of the shooting.

When officers arrived, they discovered the victim had sustained a gunshot wound, which was fortunately classified as non-life-threatening. The injured man was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical care.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Mitlyng shared insights with First Coast News, stating, “Our initial investigation indicates that the victim was participating in a dice game outside the motel when the assailant approached and began shooting.” Following the incident, both the suspect and all witnesses reportedly fled the location.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to step forward by calling their non-emergency line at 904-630-0500. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Anyone with information on the incident 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.