JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released video footage of an officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville’s southside that left a suspect in critical condition.
On June 7, JSO officers arrived at a home on Kline Road because of a domestic dispute involving a firearm.
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JSO said 22-year-old Kiyan Atkinson pointed a gun at someone during the domestic dispute, threatening the victim.
Officers arrived to diffuse the situation and commanded Atkinson to step outside the shed.
The bodycam footage picks up when officers and Atkinson are standing outside.
With a gun pointed at Atkinson, an officer can be heard repeatedly saying, “All we want to do is talk.”
Atkinson replies, “Why you have the gun out on me?”
The officer continues to try to persuade Atkinson to calm down so they can get to the bottom of the situation.
“I ain’t did nothing,” Atkinson said. “He came up. I tell him was sup. and that’s it.”
“We have to figure that out, okay,” the officer replied. “Do not reach for anything.”
The officer and Atkinson continue to go back and forth verbally before Atkinson yells, “Let’s go out here. Let’s show the world!” and walks toward the street.
Officers immediately followed Atkinson, giving loud verbal commands for Atkinson to get on the ground.
Atkinson did not comply, causing an officer to use a taser. Bodycam footage showed Atkinson reach for the gun and fire at the officers, causing them to shoot Atkinson several times.
Atkinson was provided medical aid and taken into custody.
No officers were injured in the incident, and it was the first officer-involved shooting for all the officers involved.
JSO noted that they have responded previously to eight mental-health-related calls at Atkinson’s home.
The State Attorney’s Office is investigating. Then an administrative investigation will follow.
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