The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released details and video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Gossett Street on February 11, 2025, involving 29-year-old Michael Youmans.
The incident is under preliminary investigation and details may change.
Background:
- On January 30, 2025, Officer N. Hackley attempted to stop Youmans for dark window tint and broken tag lights. Youmans fled the scene before officers could make contact.
- On February 11, 2025, officers located Youmans’s vehicle and planned to arrest him for fleeing.
Incident Details:
- Youmans backed his car into a driveway. Sergeant B. McEwan parked his patrol car in front of Youmans’s vehicle, exited, and ordered Youmans to show his hands.
- Youmans reversed his vehicle and then drove toward Sergeant McEwan.
- Sergeant McEwan fired his JSO-authorized handgun.
- Youmans’s vehicle continued forward, striking a fence.
- Youmans exited the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Charges:
Youmans was arrested on the following charges:
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (related to the January 30th incident)
- Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Trafficking in MDMA
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession of less than 20 grams of Marijuana
Investigation:
- The State Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent review of the legality of the officer’s actions.
- JSO will conduct an internal review to ensure compliance with policies.
- A Response to Resistance Board will convene, and findings will be submitted to the Sheriff for final review.
The JSO released the information and video for transparency, but the investigation is ongoing.
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