A man was taken to a Jacksonville hospital in stable condition Wednesday evening after being shot in the face in Durkeeville. Jacksonville police responded to the 1000 block of Reiman Street in reference to gun shots, a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office news release states.
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Officers arrived to find the victim with a gunshot wound to the face, the news release states.
“The initial investigation revealed the victim was walking near a large bush in the 1000 block of Reiman Street when he heard at least one gunshot,” the news release states. “The victim realized he was shot in the face and began to run.”
Police said the victim was not able to provide any suspect description or which direction the round came from.
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