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All parties involved, including the suspect and witnesses, reportedly left the scene after the shooting, as per the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In the early hours of Saturday, a man in his 50s was shot while engaging in a dice game at a motel located on Jacksonville’s Northside, authorities from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have confirmed.
Sergeant Mitlyng from the Sheriff’s Office stated that officers were dispatched to the Metro Inn & Suites at 1055 Golfair Blvd. shortly after 2:15 a.m. in response to reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with a gunshot wound that was not considered life-threatening. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical care.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was playing dice outside the motel when an unknown suspect approached and began shooting,” Sgt. Mitlyng informed First Coast News. “Following the incident, the suspect and all witnesses quickly vacated the scene.”
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.