JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man died Monday night after being shot in his “upper leg” on Jacksonville’s Eastside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO Sgt. Highfill said at about 9:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1200 block of Florida Avenue in reference to the man being shot.

When they arrived, Highfill said they found the man whose identity was not released by JSO, suffering from one gunshot wound to his leg.

According to Highfill, officers gave the man medical treatment until members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department arrived on scene.

The man was then taken to UF Health hospital where he was pronounced dead, Highfill said.

“At this time, the circumstances that led to the victim’s death are unknown,” Highfill told First Coast News.

JSO’s homicide and crime scene detectives are actively investigating the deadly shooting.

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.