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Jacksonville police release body cam footage in deadly officer-involved shooting

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam video Friday from an officer-involved shooting last month that left a man dead.

On March 31, Michael Hughes, 32, was shot and killed after resisting arrest and attacking officers with one of their tasers, according to JSO.

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Officers said they had responded to four separate domestic disturbance calls to a Quality Inn on Youngman Circle that day. When officers attempted to arrest Hughes, officers said he fought back.

Now, newly released body cam video shows the minutes after officers arrived on scene the final time, and continues as a physical altercation unfolds.

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In the video, an officer can be heard shouting, “He’s going for my taser. He’s got my taser.”

An officer suffered minor injuries and a bruise to the face, according to JSO.

Watch the full video below or click here to see it. WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT


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