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Accidental Shooting: Child Hurt with Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound
August 07, 2025
In the afternoon hours of Thursday, August 7, 2025, patrol officers in District 6 responded to an accidental shooting on Lem Turner Road near Capper Road. When they arrived, they found a child with a gunshot wound. The child was taken to a local hospital and is recovering. 
 
 
The investigation has revealed the child had access to the firearm and accidentally fired it. The incident continues to be investigated to determine further action. 

Citizens are reminded to secure their firearms and keep them out of reach from children.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office offers free gun locks at all six substations so citizens can safely secure their gun(s). For substation addresses and business hours, please click here.

To view the post regading this incident on JSO's Facebook page, please click here
To view the post regarding this incident on JSO's Instagram page, please click here.
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