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Man Shot by Police After Firing Gun
25 Jun
Summary
- Suspect fired a gun at officers during a domestic dispute call.
- Officers deployed a taser before shooting the suspect.
- The suspect was arrested on multiple felony charges.
On June 7, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Kline Road. Upon arrival, they spoke with the suspect's grandparents, who reported that Kiyan Atkinson had threatened the grandfather with a handgun. Authorities located Atkinson in a shed, and after he emerged and argued with officers, he repeatedly reached for his jacket pocket and made threatening statements.
Atkinson then ran towards the street, allegedly pointing his gun. Despite verbal commands to get on the ground, he did not comply, and an officer deployed a taser. Atkinson then fired a round at officers, who returned fire, striking him multiple times. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and subsequently arrested on charges including aggravated assault and attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Both the State Attorney's Office and JSO are conducting independent reviews.
