We just heard gunshots: Suspect in hospital after JSO officer shoots in self-defense [Video]

A wanted man out of Lake County, Florida is in the hospital tonight after he pulled a gun on a JSO officer.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said at around 6:30 p.m., an officer found a vehicle that matched the description of a wanted man in Florida. It was near the Circle K off Blanding Blvd. near Argyle Forest Blvd.

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Travis and his fiancé say they were in the area when they heard several rounds of gunfire.

“All of a sudden, we just heard gunshots,” Travis said. “I looked right at her and said we’ve gotta go, we’ve gotta go.”

Travis said they were sitting in the Burlington parking lot when he saw the police presence increase by the minute.

“It started as four, then went to five, and then eight, and then to 10, 11, 12,” Travis said.

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