Death by Cop- 2022
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Blane Lane *COP
Case # :1476
Gender : Male
Age : 21
Race : White
Date : 10/04/2022
Location : 4345 Foxtown S
City : Polk City
County : Polk
State : Florida
Agency : Polk County SO
Officer(s) :Michael Brooks, Johnny Holsonback III
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by friendly fire from 2 other officers
Disposition : No known charges
Open Records Summary :
Polk County deputies were at a residence attempting an arrest of a person who held a BB gun. Deputies Michael Brooks and Johnny Holsonback III opened fire and inadvertently shot and killed their fellow officer Blane Lane who had been positioned outside of the home.
Source Links :
https://www.wesh.com/article/blane-lane-funeral/41596508
https://www.fox13news.com/news/woman-charged-in-death-of-polk-county-deputy
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26400-deputy-sheriff-blane-lane