JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A police officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was shot while serving a DEA warrant in a Ribault neighborhood.
The incident happened Monday morning in the area of 7200 Rutledge Pearson Drive. JSO said the officer was injured by a suspect but is expected to be OK.
UPDATE: While serving a search warrant, one #JSO officer was injured by a suspect. We continue to investigate this incident and will provide a complete update when more details are confirmed.
— Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Officers are asking people to avoid the area.
This active scene is not far from Ribault High School. Duval County Public Schools told Action News Jax the school is not on lockdown.
The sheriff’s office plans to give an update regarding the incident at 2 p.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Large police presence on Moncrief Road. Sources tell @ActionNewsJax a police officer was shot at after serving a warrant, but is expected to be OK! Update at 10:00 a.m. pic.twitter.com/3x2bFHwe1c
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) September 28, 2020
#JSO is on the scene of a police involved incident in the area of 7200 Rutledge Pearson Drive.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) September 28, 2020
This is an active scene - please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/0P7BLA1jwg
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