:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/SL5CMKGDG5CXRAD7NXT7O6FJOQ.jpg "Officers standoff against man suffering from mental health on Edgewood Ave.")
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving an officer in the 2000 block of West Edgewood Ave.
JSO reports at 4:45 pm Officers responded to a call about a man suffering from mental illness.
Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect fired five rounds from a handgun at officers each time they approached the home. No officers were injured.
The subject then ran into the house, contacting officers by phone that there were 2 other people inside with him.
Officers then called back to the scene with a drone officer.
The official drone was used to see the suspect inside and as he approached the door. The officers fired twice at the door. The suspect was not hit.
The two people inside the home were able to safely flee the scene during this time.
After a short period of time, the suspect came out unarmed to be detained and is being questioned.
This is an ongoing investigation and will be updated as new details come in.
#JSO is at the scene of an incident involving an officer in the area of Edgewood Ave. and Moncrief Rd. All officers are okay and the suspect is in custody; however, Edgewood Ave. is closed. We ask that you avoid the area for the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/D7lhZ5rxbh
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) October 16, 2022
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