JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera video on Wednesday from an officer-involved shooting that happened in November in North Jacksonville.
The suspect, 39-year-old Benjamin Kubi, is accused of driving through a construction zone and stabbing a worker.
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JSO said releasing the video is part of Sheriff T.K. Waters’ commitment to transparency.
JSO posted the video on its YouTube page. You can watch it below. Warning: Viewer discretion is advised.
The video shows what happened after officers chased Kubi in his car after the stabbing.
Sergeant R. Hoover: “Put your hands out! Put your hands -- Oh (expletive)”
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Sergeant T. Robinson: “Oh! He has -- he has a knife!”
The two officers opened fire after tasing Kubi. In a still shot from the video, Kubi could be seen with a knife in his hand.
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He is still in the hospital in critical condition. The construction worker was stabbed in the bicep and survived.
Kubi is charged with attempted murder, attempted murder on a law enforcement officer, and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
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