The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a shooting Friday night that injured a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old in Allendale.
According to JSO, officers were dispatched to St. Vincent's Hospital around 10:30 p.m. after receiving a call about two children being treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to their lower bodies.
Joseph Ellison, the father of one of the boys told Action News Jax reporter Brittney Donovan that a bullet went through his 7-year-old son's knee.
"I don’t have guns, my children know that. He could tell you. I ain't never had no gun, I don’t need no gun the point is that if somebody had one in my house, it's pissing me off," said Ellison.
Family tells me this is 7-year-old Josiah Ellison, one of two children shot last night at a #Jacksonville home. #JSO is investigating it as an accidental shooting but Josiah’s dad tells me he wants answers about what happened. He was working when his son was shot @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/PHfCwYbHGZ
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 29, 2018
Two children, 7 and 15 years old were shot yesterday. It is being worked as an accidental shooting. A shooting that could have been prevented if proper firearm storage was completed.
— Melissa Bujeda (@MelissaBujeda) December 29, 2018
Proper firearm storage is a must do ... not a choice. https://t.co/An7RfMhGv0
The officers said the shooting occurred in the 3100 block of W. 15th Street, JSO said.
According to JSO, the incident is being investigated as an accidental shooting at this time based on the statements of the victims and witnesses.
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Joseph Ellison tells me his sons and other family and friends were hanging out at his house while he was at work around 10:30 p.m.
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 29, 2018
He’s frustrated that no one will tell him how his son was shot. He says he doesn’t have guns at his house @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/qbRqdgKa56
JSO said the investigation, including the origin of the gun, is still ongoing.
Anyone who knows anything about this is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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