JSO Officer Justified in Shooting of Unarmed 14-Year-Old

JSO officer justified in shooting of unarmed 14-year-old

The State Attorney’s Office said a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was justified in the shooting of a 14-year-old last month.

JSO Releases Details in November Officer-Involved Shooting of 14-year-old Suspect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released new information about an officer-involved shooting that occurred November 1, 2025, after the State Attorney’s Office concluded its investigation and determined the officer did not violate the law. Body-worn camera footage, previously withheld at the request of prosecutors, is now cleared for release as the administrative review continues. According to JSO, the incident began at …

Police officer cleared in shooting of unarmed boy

The State Attorney’s Office says a police officer acted lawfully when he shot an unarmed boy in the back after a pursuit a month ago in the Brentwood area. State Attorney Melissa Nelson said Officer Jacob Cahill committed no crime when he used lethal force against the 14-year-old teen. The findings are described in a 105-page review released Wednesday. The shooting Nov. 1 followed reports of three crimes that occurred within two miles of each ot…