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The man is in critical condition after the shooting, prompting a police search for two suspects.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man is in critical condition after being shot Thursday afternoon in the Mid-Westside area of Jacksonville, and police are searching for the suspects responsible.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 2100 block of West 13th Street. Investigators say the victim was sitting in his carport when two individuals approached him from behind and opened fire.
The suspects then fled the scene in a black sedan. The victim, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. As of Thursday evening, he remains in stable but critical condition.
Police have not released a description of the suspects or vehicle beyond the color of the car. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers.