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Jacksonville Officer Opens Fire on Armed Suspect Accused of Targeting a Minor

Jacksonville, Florida — On Monday, November 11, 2024. Officer Robinson with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to report of an Aggravated Assault with a Firearm on South McDuff Avenue. When Officer Robinson arrived at the parking lot on South McDuff Avenue, he saw, 18-year-old Cerry Banks, standing outside near the corner of a business. Officer Robinson directed Banks to show his hands. Instead, Banks pulled his firearm from his waistband and began to run from Officer Robinson. During the foot pursuit, Banks turned his body towards Officer Robinson with his gun still in hand. When Banks turned, Officer Robinson fired shots. Banks dropped his gun and continued to run. Patrol and K9 officers located an injured Banks inside a drainage pipe nearby.