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JSO: Juvenile shot twice in the back in Arlington

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A juvenile was reportedly shot twice in the back on the 3500 block of Townsend Blvd. in Arlington Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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In a briefing, JSO said two male juveniles were sitting on an electrical box outside when a blue van drove up to the boys. After a few words with the occupants of the van, both groups exchanged gunfire and the van drove off.

One of the two boys was shot twice in the back and was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Nearby apartments on both sides of the road were hit by stray bullets.

JSO said both juveniles are being uncooperative with police and the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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