September 26, 2021 – In Breaking News – ABC News
A north Florida sheriff’s deputy who was recently shot twice during a traffic stop died Sunday afternoon.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said via Twitter that Deputy Joshua Moyers, 29, died at a Jacksonville hospital.
(A broken-hearted Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper announced Saturday that Deputy Joshua Moyers was not going to survive injuries he suffered in a shooting Friday morning during a traffic stop. Courtesy of News4Jax and YouTube. Posted on Sep 25, 2021.)
“Please keep Josh’s family and fiancé in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this terrible tragedy,” Leeper said.
Meanwhile hundreds of officers were scouring the area trying to find suspect Patrick McDowell, 35, who authorities say shot Moyers in the face and back during a traffic stop early Friday morning in Callahan.
They later learned the vehicle was stolen.
“It is with great sadness that I announce Deputy Josh Moyers has passed away this afternoon, September 26, 2021 at 2:19 PM at UF health in Jacksonville. Please keep Josh’s family and fiancé in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this terrible tragedy.” Sheriff Bill Leeper
— Nassau County SO (@NCSO_FL) September 26, 2021
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office released photos of McDowell’s tattoos on Sunday, including one across his shoulders that reads “Death Before Dishonor.”
Authorities also issued a Blue Alert, similar to an Amber Alert, hoping to seek information on McDowell’s whereabouts.
(McDowell, a former Marine, is accused of shooting Deputy Josh Moyers on Friday morning. He is believed to be hiding in a 5-mile area in Nassau County. Courtesy of First Coast News and YouTube. Posted on Sep 26, 2021.)
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We’ve had several people asking about tattoos… these are Patrick McDowell’s tattoos. Thank you for your help and support. Also including another shot of his face to keep that circulating.#findMcDowell pic.twitter.com/k8wtgmVPYm
— Nassau County SO (@NCSO_FL) September 26, 2021
Editor’s note: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Joshua Moyers, both blood and blue. Thank you for your bravery and commitment to serve your community. You will not be forgotten.
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