COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE 8:07 PM: The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says the shelter-in-place has been lifted for the SW Journey Court/CR-242 area. According to CCSO, the suspect was found dead near the crime scene.
It is still an active investigation and crime scene.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has issued a shelter-in-place regarding a search for an armed person in the SW Journey Court and CR-242 area on Saturday afternoon.
According to the sheriff’s office post on social media, the suspect is a 19-year-old male described as wearing shorts and a dark colored shirt.
He is currently armed with a handgun.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office advises the public not to engage if they see the suspect and instead call 911.
Action News Jax will update as more information is released.
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