A late-night walk in Arlington turned violent Friday when a man in his early 20s was shot in the chest during an argument, according to authorities. Investigators say the dispute broke out as the victim was walking near the intersection of Arlington Road North and Blackard Road. The driver involved reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting the man once in the chest before taking off north on Arlington Road in a dark green sedan. The victim’s injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
JSO responds; investigators seek tips
Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rushed to the 800 block of Bert Road, where they began combing the area for evidence and potential witnesses, News4JAX reported. Detectives say they are pulling nearby surveillance footage and knocking on doors in the neighborhood as they work to identify the vehicle and the driver behind the wheel.
Anyone who saw or heard anything, no matter how small it might seem, is being urged to reach out. Tips can be shared by calling JSO at 904-630-0500, emailing [email protected], or contacting CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Recent incidents around Arlington
This latest shooting lands on a growing list of gun incidents in and around Arlington this spring. An argument that erupted in gunfire in Moncrief Village West left a man critically hurt on April 11, and a March shooting on Arlington Road that wounded another person was covered by WOKV. Residents and detectives alike say that even brief security clips, doorbell-camera footage, or passing observations can be crucial in piecing these cases together.
What investigators are saying
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told News4JAX the shooting “is believed to be an isolated incident with no threat to the community.” Detectives are still processing the scene and reviewing any available video. They continue to urge anyone with cellphone footage or information related to the argument or the dark green sedan to come forward through the agency’s online portal or tip line.
