Rigel Road turned into an active crime scene Tuesday as the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to an officer-involved shooting near Century 21 Drive. JSO said all officers are safe and urged residents to steer clear of the area while investigators comb through evidence. Officials added that more information will be released once they have it.
In a social media update, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies were on scene of an officer-involved shooting in the Rigel Road and Century 21 Drive area and again asked the public to avoid the neighborhood. The post stressed that "all of our officers are okay" and promised additional details as they become available.
What officials are saying
This latest incident lands in a year where officer-involved shootings in Jacksonville have already drawn heightened scrutiny. As reported by WJXT News4JAX, the agency had recorded multiple such shootings earlier in 2026, several of which were already under review by the State Attorney's Office.
Investigation and how to help
According to JSO's Open Data portal, every officer-involved shooting is first examined by the State Attorney’s Office, then goes through an internal administrative review. The portal lists recent shootings, notes that updates and community briefings are posted once cleared for release, and points tipsters or potential witnesses to the Sheriff's Office Crime Tips page or the non-emergency number at (904) 630-0500.
Authorities asked people to stay away from the immediate Rigel Road area while deputies process the scene, and drivers were warned to expect traffic delays nearby. We will update this story when the Sheriff's Office releases further information.
