JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A teenage girl is being treated after she was struck by gunfire Tuesday on the Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Around 11 a.m., officers responded to 8700 Newton Road regarding a person shot. Police say a 16-year-old girl was found with injuries to her neck and was rushed to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
JSO says it was later discovered that she suffered a gunshot wound to the neck.
The initial investigation by JSO revealed the victim was in a parking lot when she was struck by gunfire. Police say there is no suspect information currently.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Sheriff's office at 904-630-0500 or go online to ISOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS.