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Man shot multiple times behind Fernandina Beach convenience store

A man was shot three times while walking home from a convenience store in Fernandina Beach early Sunday morning, according to police.
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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A man is in serious condition after he was shot at least three times behind a convenience store in Fernandina Beach early Sunday morning, according to the Fernandina Beach Police Department.

Officers were called to the scene in the area of 1303 Jasmine St. at 12:47 a.m. 

Once there, officers found the victim, Ernest Roberts Jr., at the scene. Police said Roberts was shot while walking home on South 13th Terrace after making a purchase at the nearby convenience store.

Roberts was airlifted to a Jacksonville hospital where he remains in serious condition, police said.

Police said a motive for the shooting is unknown and no suspects have been named.

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