JSO: Man in hospital after stabbing in Tallulah area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was reportedly stabbed on N. Pearl St. and Tallulah Ave.

JSO reported that at approximately 8:45 p.m. Sunday night, officers were dispatched to the area and located a man with a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department with what was initially thought to be life-threatening injuries. However, upon arrival at the hospital, his injuries were deemed less severe, and his condition was upgraded to non-life-threatening.

Officers are still investigating the incident. After a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the potential suspect is a tall, thin Black man wearing a white shirt and black shorts.

JSO is asking that anyone with information about the incident call 904-630-0500. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

This is an ongoing investigation and will be updated when details arrive.

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