Another shooting in Jacksonville — Teenager injured

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Another overnight shooting in Jacksonville has left a teenager injured, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the latest incident of gun violence in the city.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), officers responded to reports of a shooting in the Moncrief area early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026.

The incident was reported at approximately 12:38 a.m. near West 30th Street, where officers located a teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The teenager was transported to a local hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity or exact age.

Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting and identify the person responsible.

No suspect has been publicly identified, and police have not announced an arrest in connection with the incident.

Authorities have also not confirmed whether the victim knew the shooter or whether the shooting resulted from an argument or another confrontation.

The incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in Jacksonville, particularly when young people become victims.

For families living in neighborhoods affected by shootings, incidents involving teenagers raise difficult questions about public safety and the risks young residents face.

Police have not yet released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

The investigation remains ongoing.