Following a reported stabbing incident, a shooting involving an officer occurred near the intersection of Pickett St. and Edgewood Ave. West in Jacksonville’s Lake Forest area. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), the incident took place around 4:38 p.m. in response to a call regarding a possible armed stabbing at the mentioned location.
Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a deceased male in the front yard of a residence situated around 7600 Pickett St. Subsequently, they found the suspect concealed in bushes within the same yard.
The JSO reported that officers repeatedly commanded the suspect to show his hands in a loud manner. Despite multiple verbal warnings, the suspect allegedly disregarded the commands and emerged from the bushes in an aggressive manner.
Officers attempted to subdue the suspect using a Taser, but it had no effect. The suspect persisted in his defiance and picked up a large metal bucket from the surroundings, advancing toward the officer. The officer then discharged his weapon multiple times, resulting in the suspect being struck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene and swiftly transported the injured suspect to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the suspect’s injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the medical facility.
During the chaotic events, it was also reported that a dog had been stabbed and killed in the same front yard before the officers arrived.
The officer sustained minor injuries to his arm, allegedly due to the confrontation with the suspect, but is expected to recover.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident to piece together the events leading up to the confrontation and the subsequent fatality.
As the investigation is ongoing, further details are being withheld until a comprehensive understanding of the incident is achieved.
Action News Jax is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
This incident marks the 9th officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville this year.
