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Man in hospital after shooting on Baldwin St. in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that it responded to a shooting Friday night at 2000 Baldwin St.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched for a report of a person who was shot. Upon arrival, a man was located with multiple injuries to his upper extremities. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue was called to the scene and transported the man to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Several people were detained at the scene as persons of interest in this case. JSO says they could be both possible witnesses and suspects.

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The Violent Crimes Unit was notified and responded to both the hospital and the scene. The investigation is currently underway.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact JSO by calling 904-630-0500 or emailing JSOCrimeTips@JaxSheriff.org. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and update as events unfold.