Action News Jax has obtained new video that shows the moments when a man was taken down by a Jacksonville K-9 after hours-long SWAT standoff.
ActionNewsJax.com News StaffJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man was taken into custody late Thursday morning following an hours-long SWAT standoff after police said he fired several rounds in a second-floor apartment at the Gregory Cove Apartments.
Police responded at around 2 a.m. were faced with a man with a gun. Investigators later found no one was in the apartment with the suspect. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Karen Dukes said officers saw the “suspect standing in window of apartment with gun in his hand” and “he appeared to be a very active threat to our community.”“During the apprehension, one of our K9s were deployed and the K9 assisted in taking the suspect into custody,” she said.Dukes said the man is in his 20s and has a history of drug abuse, but he is not a convicted felon. Two weapons and ammunition were found in the home.
During the police response, Edenfield Road was closed to car and foot traffic. Some residents were able to be evacuated, while others were encouraged by police to shelter in place. Edenfield Road is closed to vehicle and foot traffic due to police activity. If you reside off of Edenfield Road, University Blvd will currently be inaccessible. Please stay at your residence or your current location.
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