JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 UPDATE: Two men were shot during a drug deal at a North Jacksonville apartment complex Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n
Officers responded around 4:08 p.m. to the 11200 block of Harts Road, where they found an adult white male in his 40s with a gunshot wound to the chest and an adult Black male in his 20s shot in the hand. <\/p>\n
Both were transported to a local hospital and listed in stable condition. JSO said both victims are cooperating with investigators.<\/p>\n
The sheriff\u2019s office said the suspect fled on foot after opening fire in the parking lot. No suspect description has been released. <\/p>\n
JSO said the preliminary investigation revealed the victims were \u201cengaged in a drug transaction\u201d when the suspect shot at them. JSO said the incident is not believed to be domestic or gang-related.<\/p>\n
Shell casings were recovered at the scene, and detectives with the Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit are interviewing witnesses and canvassing for surveillance video.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.<\/p>\n
END OF UPDATE<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office is investigating a reported shooting in North Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
Police are responding to the 11200 block of Harts Road, which is north of Dunn Avenue.<\/p>\n
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