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Two men shot on Philips Highway after dispute, one in critical in condition

The shooting occurred in 4600 block of Bankhead Avenue around 11 p.m. Saturday.
Credit: Cole Echevarria, FCN

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a person shot in the 4600 block of Bankhead Ave. around 11 p.m. Saturday.

Prior to officers arriving, one male drove himself to a local hospital after sustaining one gunshot wound to the back and is in critical condition, JSO said in a release. A second man was taken from the scene to a local hospital after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to his arm and torso, but he's in stable condition.

The sheriff's office said a dispute occurred that resulted in both males being shot. Officers said the shooting is an isolated incident and there is no further danger to the community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call JSO at (904)630-0500 or they can email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or they can contact Crime Stoppers if they would like to remain anonymous at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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