Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting on J. Turner Butler Boulevard in Jacksonville identified

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville on Tuesday morning.

Investigators say 61-year-old John Allen Dunaway III attacked an officer after getting into a crash.

The incident happened at J. Turner Butler and Hodges boulevards.

Police said Dunaway got into a single-car crash and the situation deteriorated when officers approached him.

The suspect repeatedly mentioned having a weapon, and the officer involved, Officer B. Ondriezek, attempted to use taser twice, police say.

The suspect was not stopped by the taser and Dunaway ran to his car, yelling he had a gun. Officer Ondriezek fired two shots, killing Dunaway.

Police and the State Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.

Ondriezek was wearing a body camera. He has been placed on administrative leave per JSO protocol. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office for one year and this is his first officer-involved shooting.

Action News Jax could not find a criminal history or social media footprint for Dunaway.

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