Man shot in leg in Ortega Hills area

No suspect information provided

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is trying to find the person responsible for shooting a man in the leg in the Ortega Hills area of the Westside early Tuesday morning.

Police said a little after midnight a man was shot in the leg while standing on the sidewalk at 8440 Whispering Pines Drive.

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According to JSO, the victim was driven to the hospital by a friend with non-life-threatening injuries.

There was no immediate suspect information and police are investigating.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.