Teen shot while walking with friends; shooters remain at large

A teenager was shot in the abdomen while walking with friends in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.Officers responded at about 7:50 p.m. to Silver Creek Place near Atlantic and Southside Boulevard, where they found the juvenile, described as being in his mid-teens, with a gunshot wound. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews took him to a local hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.The teen told investigators he was walking with friends when two unknown men began shooting in his direction. He ran east, while the suspects ran west, JSO said. The victim reported no argument or altercation beforehand and told detectives he did not know why the men shot at him.JSO said investigators believe the shooting was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives had not determined whether the victim knew the suspects or whether the shooting was domestic- or gang-related. Investigators were also checking whether any nearby