JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A person of interest is in police custody Saturday following a fight and shooting at a convenience store on Jacksonville's westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
JSO's Sergeant Lloyd says around midnight, officers responded to Columbus Avenue and Melson Avenue about a person who was shot. Upon arrival, she says officers found a man in his 30s had suffered a single gunshot to his arm.
Lloyd says JSO's initial investigation determined that a fight at a convenience store broke out near 800 Edgewood Avenue North, leading to the gunfire.
Police say the unidentified man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
JSO's Robbery and Violent Crimes detectives says the incident is under an ongoing, active investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the sheriff's office at 904-630-0500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
