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Attempted carjacking ends with suspect hospitalized after he leapt from I-95 ramp

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — According to reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday night officers observed a vehicle that was taken in an armed carjacking and attempted to take the driver into custody.

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The suspect then fled from officers and ultimately jumped from an I-95 overpass onto Forsyth Street below.

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JSO has confirmed that the suspect was transported to a local hospital where his condition remains unknown at this time.

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