Jacksonville — Leaders from all over the state are sending message of support after a Jacksonville Beach Police Officer is injured in a late night shooting Wednesday at the Waffle House.
This is terrible news. Florida stands with our law enforcement heroes. Our prayers are with this Officer, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and the entire Duval County law enforcement family tonight. https://t.co/UG23UTeZ5n
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) August 9, 2018
Mayor of Jacksonville Beach Charlie Latham gave an update early morning update on the officer.
Very proud of our Jacksonville Beach Police Family. Glad to see our injured officer doing well at the hospital... he's our hero tonight! Every night I thank God for the men and women who protect our community... I hope you do too!
— CharlieLathamJB (@CharlieLathamJB) August 9, 2018
Our prayers are with the officer and the entire Jacksonville law enforcement community tonight. Florida stands with you, now and always. https://t.co/ZAPfRyjJnI
— Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) August 9, 2018
We stand with @JaxBeachPD during this tough time. Thoughts and prayers to all involved. pic.twitter.com/6qKSLqg7xC
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) August 9, 2018
I’m in touch with Jax Beach @JaxBeachPD Chief Dooley and Jax Sheriff Williams @jsosheriff. A Police Officer has been shot. Join me in prayer. Prayers for the officer. Prayers for the family. Prayers for the sisters and brothers of the #ThinBlueLine
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) August 9, 2018
Wishing our brother in blue a speedy recovery. The Atlantic Beach Police Department stands with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and all the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line daily to keep our communities safe. @JaxBeachPD pic.twitter.com/yksuIyHxAh
— Atlantic Beach PD (@AtlanticBeachPD) August 9, 2018
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) August 9, 2018
We’ve cared for, now we pray for our brother in blue who was shot in Jax Beach last night....🙏🏻🙏🏻 @JaxBeachPD pic.twitter.com/7CoqqwV7gZ
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) August 9, 2018