JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (Note: The video above is from a previous related report.)
The reward for the capture of the man accused of shooting and killing a Nassau County Sheriff's Office deputy has increased to $54,000, the sheriff's office tweeted Monday morning.
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is searching for Patrick McDowell in connection with the shooting of Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop in Callahan Friday. McDowell is also accused of shooting a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office K-9.
The police K-9 who was shot is expected to recover, according to the Fraternal Order of Police. The FOP Lodge 5-30 shared photos of Jacksonville Sheriff's Office K-9 Chaos on its Twitter page Monday morning.
"Ok, technically Chaos isn’t a member since we don’t take dues in dog biscuits," the FOP's tweet says. "BUT he, and the rest of our K9s are definitely family. We are hoping for a speedy and full recovery from this fun loving team member!"
Moyers died Sunday afternoon from his injuries, according to Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.
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McDowell fled the scene in a vehicle that was determined to be stolen following the shooting, according to the sheriff's office. Monday, hundreds of law enforcement officers from more than a half dozen agencies were on the scene of a massive search for evidence in Callahan.
In addition to officers, there are also helicopters, ATVs and K-9s all assisting in the search, working together to find the elusive suspect.
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That search followed a manhunt that spanned the entire weekend. McDowell is a former United States Marine who has participated in shooting competitions, the sheriff's office says. He should be considered armed and dangerous.