Suspect identified in Murray Hill officer involved shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man who was shot by police on Tuesday in Murray Hill has been identified by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Brian Charles Jornet, 47, has been confirmed by JSO as the man who pointed what appeared to be a rifle at police.

The incident began around 10:35 a.m. when officers arrived at 3600 College Place to a report of a person shooting into an occupied vehicle.

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The woman driving told police that a man raised what was thought to be a rifle and fired, breaking one of the windows.

Patrol officers began the search for the suspect. He was seen jumping a privacy fence, so officers set up a perimeter around that home.

It was around this time that a man matching the initial description climbed back over the fence, pointing what appeared to be a rifle in the officers’ direction.

As a result, JSO officers opened fire on the suspect, striking the man several times. However, he somehow made his way into the home.

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JSO Office Director Shawn Coarsey said that it was the man’s home and at that point, it became a barricaded situation. Because of the standoff, JSO SWAT team was called in.

Several hours later, the man gave himself up without further incident.

It was determined that the Jornet was carrying an air rifle that closely resembled a real gun.

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As a result of the crimes committed, Jornet has been arrested for attempted murder and shooting/throwing a deadly missile into a vehicle. In addition, he was arrested on four counts of assault for pointing what was thought to be a rifle at officers.