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JSO: Man critically injured in Westside shooting

Multiple people have been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A man is in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the city's Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

JSO said the shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 5000 block of Clarendon Street off of Cassat Avenue.

Officers were told that a man had been shot several times and two suspects had left the scene on foot. 

After the shooting, the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition, JSO said.

While on scene, witnesses were able to provide investigators with a description of the suspects.

At this time, multiple people have been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.

Aggravated battery detectives will handle the investigation, according to JSO.

If anyone knows anything about this incident and wishes to remain anonymous they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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