Jacksonville man found with extensive head injuries in Southside apartment complex

A Jacksonville man was taken to a local hospital Thursday morning with serious injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Officers said at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, they received reports of gunshots heard at the Sonoma Southside Apartments off Southside Boulevard.

While responding to the scene, officers received additional calls about a person screaming for help.

When officers arrived, JSO said they found a man with "extensive injuries" to his head along with a trail of blood on the ground.

Police described the victim as a white man that is approximately 20 to 25 years old.

He is in critical condition, authorities said.

His identity has not been released at this time.

Anyone with information asked to contact JSO at 630-0500 or Crimestoppers.

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