Armed man killed by police after breaking into homes in Jacksonville

A man was shot and killed by officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office following a series of home invasions. According to authorities, the individual was armed with a gun and forcibly entered four separate residences by kicking in the doors.

The incident concluded when the man confronted responding officers. Police reported that the man was shot during the encounter and subsequently died. No further details regarding the identity of the individual or the specific locations of the homes have been released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at this time.