Jacksonville man shot in leg while walking, shooter sought

Jacksonville police are investigating a shooting after a man was shot while walking down a street Saturday evening.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said at about 6 p.m. officers responded to the shooting in the area of Woodland Acres in Arlington.

A man told responding officers he was walking down Bowlan Street when he was shot in the leg. Police said the man was taken to Memorial Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

There is currently no suspect information as anteriorities continue to investigate.

JSO asks anyone who has information on the shooting to either call the department at 630-0500 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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