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Officer killed arson suspect after he threatened officer with knife amid mental health episode: JSO

Published: August 13, 2025 at 12:09 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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