Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Beach Police Corporal shot twice in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect is now out of the hospital, less than a day after the string of incidents transpired.
Jacksonville Beach Police say 16-year veteran Corporal Bill Eierman was working a nearby crash scene, when he heard gunfire and ran to the area.
So proud of Corporal Bill Eierman and all of our police officers. Running toward gunfire to help your brothers and sisters in blue is the ultimate expression of courage and love. I am so proud to be associated with this amazing group of professionals.
— CharlieLathamJB (@CharlieLathamJB) August 9, 2018
27-year-old Jovan Sisljagic allegedly shot at an officer in a vehicle and then fled on foot. Police say that initial officer following, and then heard more gunfire. Eierman had encountered Sisljagic around Beach and 3rd Street, and they allegedly shot at each other.
Eierman was hit twice, while the suspect was hit three times. Sisljgic was released from the hospital within hours, and has been booked on two counts of attempted murder. He remains in jail, following his first appearance in front of a judge today.
The suspect was denied bond today in court. You can see his arm was bandaged. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/bROZeqRipQ
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) August 9, 2018
Eierman was released from the hospital late Thursday afternoon and is expected to make a full recovery.
It’s still unclear why Sisljagic fired at the officer.
The Police Chief is thanking the community for their support, while asking Eierman and his family be given privacy.
A message from our Chief: I want to give a huge thanks to the Jacksonville Beach community for your overwhelming support for Cpl. Eierman. I'm happy to say that Cpl. Eierman is home. I also want to ask the media to please respect Cpl. Eierman's family and neighbor's privacy.
— COJB Police (@JaxBeachPD) August 9, 2018
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