JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man and woman are facing an attempted murder charge in connection to a shooting in which a police officer was shot multiple times, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Anthony Gantt, 28, and Diamonds Ford, also 28, were arrested and are facing a charge of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, JSO said.
The shooting happened Monday in the 7200 block of Rutledge Pearson Drive. JSO was assisting the DEA in serving a search warrant when shots were fired and a 19-year veteran with JSO was shot multiple times.
Both Gantt and Ford are also facing a charge of armed possession of marijuana as a result of the search warrant and subsequent investigation, according to police.
The detective shot, Det. R. M. Nauss continues to recover at home, JSO said.