“He just loved so many things, and he was always so kind and to everyone. Very active with the church and the scouts.”
Action News Jax first told you earlier this week about an officer-involved shooting on Hyde Park Road on the Westside. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. A 44-year-old man, later identified by police as Eric Lackey, came outside and pointed a gun at police. Officers gave Lackey “multiple commands” to drop the weapon. One of the three officers fired his department-issued firearm, striking Eric Lackey multiple times. He’s in critical condition.
Inside the home, officers found another man, dead. Family has identified him as Steven Lackey, Eric’s father.Action News Jax’s Meghan Moriarty spoke to Eric’s two brothers about the shooting and death of their father. “He just loved so much,” John Lackey said. “He loved his grandkids. He had two grandkids, and he absolutely loved any time he got to spend with them.”Duval County court records show an altercation occurred between Eric and Steven Lackey in November 2021. Steven was telling Eric he needed to treat his girlfriend better, according to the arrest report. Eric became irate and replied, “Stop saying that,” while threatening him, according to the report.
“It’s really hard to lose both your mom and your dad within a couple of years, and especially due to your own brother,” Adam said.If you’d like to help the family during this difficult time, you can find information here by
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