JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL. (THECOUNT) — The suspect accused of shooting A Jacksonville Beach police officer, twice, outside a Waffle House, has been identified as Jovan Sisljagic.

Sisljagic, whose age was not provided, was released from the hospital Thursday morning. He was arrested on two counts of first-degree attempted murder with other charges pending.

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The Jacksonville Beach Police officer, identified as William Eierman, is in stable condition after he was shot twice outside the Waffle House, located on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach, Wednesday night.

The officer and suspect were both taken to Memorial Hospital. The officer is expected to make a full recovery, according to Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham, who visited the officer and his family in the hospital. source

Anyone with information on the incident may contact police at 911.