Pensacola man arrested in connection with attempted homicide

Summer Poole
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UPDATE (4/18 10:30 a.m.): A Pensacola man wanted for attempted homicide has been arrested, according to the Escambia County Jail Log.

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Patrick J. Ferrell, Jr., is now behind bars. He was booked in the Escambia County Jail around 1:45 a.m. Thursday.

Ferrell is charged with homicide, robbery, possession of a weapon, and resisting an officer, according to the jail log.

This is a developing story. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.

Patrick Ferrell mug shot, placed on a blue background with the WKRG.com logo
A mugshot of Patrick Ferrell, Jr. (Escambia County Sheriff’s Office).

Original Story

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted homicide suspect, according to their Facebook page.

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Patrick J. Ferrell Jr., 20, is wanted for an attempted homicide that reportedly occurred Tuesday on North P Street.

Patrick J. Ferrell Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office)
Patrick J. Ferrell Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office)

ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE LOCATION:

According to the ECSO, Ferrell asked the alleged victim for money, but they refused.

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“A short time later, Ferrell arrived at the victim’s residence, entered the victim’s home, took cash, and shot the victim before fleeing,” the ECSO Facebook post said.

A warrant has been issued for Ferrell’s arrest for attempted homicide and robbery.

Those with information on this case or Ferrell can call Crime Stoppers at 850-433-STOP or the sheriff’s office at 850-436-9620.

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