Jacksonville Police Release Bodycam Footage of March 30 Fatal Shooting

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 30, involving 28-year-old Alquan Suydam. Police responded to reports that Suydam, who had a prior domestic battery conviction, had assaulted his pregnant girlfriend while armed. When officers confronted Suydam in a car, he ignored commands to show his hands and instead pulled out a gun, appearing to point it at officers. Officers fired, striking Suydam, who later died from his injuries despite receiving emergency aid at the scene. The incident is under investigation by both the State Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office, with community reactions divided over the officers' use of force. Police experts and crime analysts reviewing the footage stated that officers appeared to follow protocol given the imminent threat posed by Suydam.