Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigating after man shot on Lem Turner Road in Riverview

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a person has been shot in the Riverview neighborhood.

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At around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday officers were called to 9800 Lem Turner Rd. after reports came in about a person shot.

A man in his 40s was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

During a briefing by JSO, the incident started over a fight for money. The suspect demanded the victim’s cell phone, a gunshot was fired, and the suspect fled in what was believed to be a silver sports utility vehicle.

Police did say that the victim is in surgery and is expected to survive.

If anyone has information about this shooting you are asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500. Callers can also reach Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS (8477).

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