Teen recovering in hospital after shooting at Lindsey Terrace Apartments – Action News Jax

Lina PortmanMay 30, 2024

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A teenager is recovering after being shot in the shoulder in the Argyle Forest area.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to 8500 Argyle Business Loop in reference to a juvenile being shot.

Police said two unknown men, wearing dark clothing, approached the teen and shot at the Lindsey Terrace Apartments.

The suspects fired several shots at the victim, hitting him once in the shoulder.

Police said the teen's injury was not life-threatening.

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Action News Jax spoke with a neighbor who has four children. She said she heard gunshots just two nights ago.

“It’s just an uneasy feeling,” Megan Maye said.

And after Wednesday's shooting, Megan worries for her child's safety.

“It's just scary to know that these young babies are out here in the world and God knows what they're doing and getting involved in this could cost them their lives,” Maye said.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is still searching for the suspects.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, or by email at [email protected] or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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