JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A juvenile girl is in stable condition after being shot in the chest late Friday night in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Patrol officers say they responded around 8 p.m. to Benedict Road after reports of a person shot.
Officers found the juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was taken to a local hospital, and her injuries were listed as non-life-threatening, JSO said.
Investigators said the victim, the juvenile male suspect and several witnesses were together near Benedict Road and Moncrief Road when the suspect pulled a gun, pointed it at the victim and fired, striking her in the chest.
Officers searched the area and recovered the firearm. The juvenile suspect stayed at the scene and was taken into custody.
JSO did not specify the ages of the victim and suspect, referring to them as a juvenile female and juvenile male in an overnight news briefing. News4JAX is working to find out that information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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