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14-year old accidentally shoots self in Ribault area

Police car at 2900 van gundy road

The Jacksonville police Office is investigating an accidental shooting on 2900 Van Gundy Road Friday evening.

Police report the 14-year old found an unattended gun along the main road, and accidentally shot themselves in the lower extremities an unknown number of times, with no life-threatening injuries.

The victim is currently being treated at a local hospital.

The 14-year old alerted police, stating they were a victim of a drive-by shooting. This has cleared as the teenager stated they lied about the cause of the shooting.

This is a developing story and will be updated when information is provided.

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William Clayton

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