Man shot at Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge, has non-life-threatening injuries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man has non-life-threatening injuries after he was found shot on the Southside Thursday night.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a person shot at the Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge at 3201 Philips Highway, just north of Philips and Emerson Street.

The man was transported to a local hospital, police said, and the shooter's identity is unknown.

JSO's Violent Crimes Task Force is continuing the investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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