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JSO says an officer killed an arson suspect after he threatened him with a knife

Published: August 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM

An arson suspect was killed Wednesday after he threatened an officer with a knife amid a mental health episode, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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