Jacksonville Police: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Shooting, Suspect Hospitalized

A stolen vehicle pursuit in Jacksonville ended in a crash and officer-involved shooting Saturday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).

The incident began around 6 p.m. when officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in the Brentwood area. An officer located the vehicle near Moncrief Road and 13th Street and began following it while waiting for backup. As additional officers arrived, the driver sped off.

The chase continued toward Myrtle Avenue, where the suspect vehicle attempted to turn but collided with an officer’s car and then struck a nearby building. Multiple suspects jumped out of the vehicle and tried to run…

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