Authorities in northern Florida say two police officers have been shot in Jacksonsville.
According to a tweet from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office one officer is in critical condition meanwhile a second officer is stable.
Two #JSO police officers shot: One officer shot is in critical condition, one officer shot is in stable condition.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 19, 2017
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on its official Twitter site that two police officers were shot in the west side of the city.
The Sheriff’s Office later tweeted: “Two police officers shot: If you are inclined to do so, say a prayer for our two #JSO officers that have been shot.”
The suspect was shot and killed by police.
Two #JSO police officers shot: Suspect was shot by police and died and has died at the hospital.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 19, 2017
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