JSO: Man threatening mother, officers with knife shot by Jacksonville police during domestic call

A 31-year-old man is recovering in the hospital Tuesday morning after being shot by Jacksonville police Monday night. Officers were called to the 11000 block of Bradd Avenue in the Dinsmore area at about 10 p.m., police said.

Soon after officers arrived, the domestic call turned into a standoff, Jacksonville police said during a news conference Tuesday morning. The standoff lasted for about four hours.

Police said the man, identified as Corey Sweeney, held a knife to his mother’s face making slashing movements. His mother was not cut, and she was able to escape the house, police said…

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