A statewide Florida Blue Alert has been issued for a man accused of killing a Florida law enforcement officer on Friday.

Suspect Patrick McDowell was last seen in the area of U.S. 301 and Sandy Ford Road in Callahan. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, white undershirt, camouflage shorts, and black shoes. McDowell has large gauge earring holes in his ears. McDowell has a tattoo on his left shoulder stating, “Death Before Dishonor” and a tattoo on his right arm stating, “EGA.”

The shooting happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. Friday in Callahan, which is northwest of Jacksonville on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.

If located, do not approach. Contact law enforcement immediately.

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of this person, contact FDLE or the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at 904-225-5174