Jacksonville, FL — As the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one of their K-9s, investigators are identifying the suspect they say is responsible.
Jhamel Paskel, 17, is being charged with two counts of armed kidnapping, armed robbery, and killing a police dog, following his arrest on Sunday.
Police say he was initially being sought in connection to an armed carjacking and kidnapping at a gas station on Lem Turner Road that occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday.
JSO says there was a short pursuit involving Paskel, leading up to a foot chase.
During that chase, JSO says K-9 Fang was released after him and was able to catch him. However, police say Paskel then shot K-9 Fang in an attempt to get away.
Other officers were then able to take Paskel into custody. Police say he later confessed.
JSO tells us K-9 Fang's human partner is described as being very upset, as officers and their dogs have a very close relationship.
Police announced the arrest of a 17yo accused of shooting and killing K9 Fang. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/qmy6tLf000
— Amber Krycka (@AmberANjax) October 1, 2018
JSO Speaks On Murder Arrest and Arrest For The Shooting and Killing Of Police Dog “Fang”
Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Monday, October 1, 2018
