A late-night argument inside a Westside liquor store erupted into gunfire early Saturday, leaving one man wounded and neighbors rattled. Deputies found an adult victim in the 1600 block of Hammond Boulevard with a gunshot wound to his wrist. Medics took him to a hospital, and the injury was not considered life-threatening. The suspected shooter took off in a white sedan, and detectives say the investigation is active.
According to Action News Jax, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:40 a.m. Saturday. Investigators told the station the victim and the suspect got into an argument inside Safari Liquor before the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired a single shot, hitting the victim in the wrist. The shooter then left the scene in a white sedan, and detectives said they are working to identify the person responsible.
Where the Shooting Happened
The call came from the 1600 block of Hammond Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside, at a neighborhood liquor store. Business listings place Safari Liquor at about 1692 Hammond Blvd, which sits in the 1600 block, per MapQuest.
What Investigators Are Asking
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information to call 904-630-0500, email [email protected], or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS, according to Action News Jax. Detectives said they are following leads and continuing to work to identify the person responsible for the shooting.
Local Note
No arrests had been announced as of Saturday morning and the investigation remains active. This report will be updated if investigators release more details or make an arrest.
