A street argument on Kings Road turned violent Friday afternoon when a man in his 20s was shot in the chest, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He collapsed on a nearby street and was taken to a hospital, where officials described his condition as stable. JSO said both men involved ran from the scene, and no arrests have been made.
JSO timeline and investigation
According to News4JAX, the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. following a dispute between the two men. The outlet reports the victim has not been cooperating with detectives, and the sheriff’s office says there is no ongoing threat to the community as investigators continue searching for a suspect.
Violence near the Kings Road corridor
The Kings Road corridor and nearby New Kings Road have seen several shootings in recent months, leaving neighbors and business owners on edge. For background on recent incidents and stepped-up patrols, see gunfire rips through New Kings Road motel, which Hoodline reported in April.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS to remain anonymous, per News4JAX. Detectives are canvassing the area and urging neighbors to check home and business security cameras for any footage that might help identify a suspect.
