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Man shot in leg while walking in Longbranch neighborhood, police say

The victim was walking down Buckman Street when he heard several gunshots and was struck in the leg.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was shot while walking in the Longbranch neighborhood Wednesday night. 

JSO said the shooting happened on Buckman Street and near East 23rd Street.

At around 9 p.m., a man between 20-30 years old showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower part of his leg.

He told JSO that he was walking down Buckman Street when he heard several gunshots and was struck in the leg.

At this time, police are searching for a black 4-door vehicle, occupied by two to three individuals.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to call JSO at (904)630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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