JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville on Tuesday morning.
Investigators say 61-year-old John Allen Dunaway III attacked an officer after getting into a crash.
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The incident happened at J. Turner Butler and Hodges boulevards.
Police said Dunaway got into a single-car crash and the situation deteriorated when officers approached him.
The suspect repeatedly mentioned having a weapon, and the officer involved, Officer B. Ondriezek, attempted to use taser twice, police say.
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The suspect was not stopped by the taser and Dunaway ran to his car, yelling he had a gun. Officer Ondriezek fired two shots, killing Dunaway.
Police and the State Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.
Ondriezek was wearing a body camera. He has been placed on administrative leave per JSO protocol. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office for one year and this is his first officer-involved shooting.
Action News Jax could not find a criminal history or social media footprint for Dunaway.
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