JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The suspect involved in Wednesday night's officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville Beach was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder.
The suspect, identified as Jovan Sisljagic, 27, reportedly shot Jacksonville Beach Police officer William E. Eierman, 50, outside a Waffle House on Beach Boulevard after exchanging gunfire with a K9 officer around 9:48 p.m. on Shetter Avenue.
Officials tell First Coast News that Sisljagic's bond has been denied.
Police also released a picture of the .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol recovered from the defendant.
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Eierman, a 16-year veteran, and Sisljagic were both transported to Memorial Hospital. Sisljagic was released Thursday and arrested.
According to the Jacksonville Beach Mayor, Officer Eierman was discharged from the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Eierman was shot twice, once in the leg and once in the pelvic region. Police say he is in "good spirits" and in stable condition. They expect him to be released from the hospital in a few days.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating.
Documents obtained by First Coast News show Sisljagic had a prior criminal record, despite police originally saying he had no previous criminal history. Sisljagic was charged with battery and disorderly conduct back in April 2011. He was ordered to pay more than $500 in restitution to the victim, an Orlando man.
First Coast News has also learned that Sisljagic was a member of the St. King Milutin Serbian Orthodox Church for years. A member of the church said that he was a nice guy, never raised his voice or expressed an interest in weapons, the member also said that they had never heard him express any anti-police sentiments.
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