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SJCSO: Child taken to hospital after pellet gun shooting

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A child who was shot with a pellet gun is now in critical condition, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

The incident happened around 5 p.m.

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The child was airlifted to the hospital, SJCSO says. They are actively investigating.

Details are limited at this time but Action News Jax is working to learn more. Check back for updates.

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