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Joshua Gianni Haire

Age : 27

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Vernon

County : Washington

State : Florida

Agency : Florida Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding near Vernon. The driver did not stop, and troopers escalated a pursuit that reached high speeds. The chase ended after troopers used a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to stop. The driver exited the vehicle and continued into a wooded area. During the encounter that followed, troopers opened fire and killed Joshua Gianni Haire. Authorities stated that he had a gun.  Details are not known at this time.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wiregrassdailynews.com/news/community-alerts/2026-01-08/slocomb-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/slocomb-man-killed-by-state-trooper-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wtvy.com/2026/01/08/trooper-shoots-slocomb-man-after-100-mile-per-hour-pursuit-authorities-say/