Jacksonville officers and detectives were called out to Arlington on Tuesday after a report of a person shot, with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office opening an active investigation at the scene. News crews also arrived as the situation unfolded, and officials had not released details about victims or suspects when this article was published.
What we know so far
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is responding to a person shot in the Arlington area on Tuesday, according to News4JAX. The outlet reported its crews were on scene and that reporters were working to learn more.
JSO response and how to help
The sheriff’s office had not posted a full incident bulletin to its newsroom at the time of the initial reports. JSO’s public news pages list 904‑630‑0500 and [email protected] as channels for tipsters to share information with investigators, per the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Arlington's recent context
The Arlington neighborhood has seen several shootings this year, from a March disturbance at Blue Cypress Park to a May roadway shooting that left a man hospitalized. News4JAX reported the May case in which a man was shot in the chest after an argument. Those episodes prompted JSO investigations and local calls for tips and video evidence.
This story will be updated as investigators release more details on the victim’s condition, suspect information or any arrests. For official notices and tip channels, see the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
