Teen Shot and Injured at Jacksonville House Party in Avondale Neighborhood

A teenager is recovering after being shot during a weekend house party in the Avondale area of Jacksonville, Florida, in what authorities describe as an isolated act of violence. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday near Rensselaer Avenue, drawing a swift response from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

When officers arrived, they discovered a young male in his early teens suffering from gunshot wounds to both his leg and arm. Emergency medical services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials.

Initial investigations suggest that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots during the party. While details about the motive remain unclear, detectives currently believe the shooting was not a random act but rather a targeted incident. There is no available description of the shooter at this time.

Specialized units including Crime Scene Unit detectives and Robbery and Violent Crime detectives are actively processing evidence, gathering video surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Community members can contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, email JSOCRIMETIPS@JAXSHERIFF.ORG, or leave anonymous tips via the Crime Stoppers hotline at 866-845-TIPS.

As the investigation continues, officials emphasize that cooperation from the public could be crucial in helping identify the person responsible for this act of violence and ensuring accountability.