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Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to a report of an armed robbery at a business. De'Marquez Patterson allegedly entered the store with a gun and demanded money from an employee before fleeing. A couple of hours later, Tallahassee Police Department officers attempted to stop him at his home, but he sped away in his vehicle. Patterson refused to pull over, driving at high speeds until he crashed into a utility pole. After the crash, Patterson exited the vehicle and ran north on Mission Road, pointing a handgun at his head. An LCSO deputy released a police dog on Patterson, who was later found dead with a reportedly self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2021/03/12/armed-robbery-suspect-shoots-and-kills-himself-during-chase-deputies/4671551001/ 

Officer Jesse Madsen was killed after he veered into oncoming traffic. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. and shut down I-275. Joshua Daniel Montague was traveling the wrong way on the interstate when he hit Madsen's patrol vehicle. Both Madsen and Montague died in the collision.

Total Fatalities: 2

https://www.wfla.com/news/breaking-news/tampa-police-officer-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-i-275/

Officers from the Lakeland Police Department were dispatched at 6:25 a.m. to the Cobblestone Landing townhomes following a 911 call reporting a man with a gun. Upon arrival, three officers encountered a man with a handgun standing alongside a 37-year-old woman in the parking lot. As the woman turned toward one of the officers, the man pointed his gun and fatally shot her in the abdomen. Officer Brent Behrens then shot and killed the man, identified as Howayne T. Gayle.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-police-shooting-cobblestone-landing/67-ae808419-d225-4402-847e-c7494c6a17b0

Officers from the Lakeland Police Department were dispatched at 6:25 a.m. to the Cobblestone Landing townhomes following a 911 call reporting a man with a gun. Upon arrival, three officers encountered a man with a handgun standing alongside a 37-year-old woman in the parking lot. As the woman turned toward one of the officers, the man, identified as Howayne T. Gayle, pointed his gun and fatally shot her in the abdomen. Officer Brent Behrens then shot and killed Howayne T. Gayle.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-police-shooting-cobblestone-landing/67-ae808419-d225-4402-847e-c7494c6a17b0

Deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple calls about a burglary on the 2600 block of Country Side Drive. Upon arrival, deputies found a car had crashed into the garage of a home. The man, identified as Gregory Wayne Hopkins, barricaded himself inside the home, which he did not own. Police attempted to convince Hopkins to surrender. During the standoff, several gunshots were heard from inside the house. After losing contact, officers entered the home and found Hopkins barricaded in the bathroom, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/heavy-law-enforcement-presence-prompts-closure-of-fleming-island-road-florida/77-a87b5996-8088-4441-bfbb-f26be6cd869c

Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a shooting in Dunnellon. Michael Chiswick allegedly shot and killed his mother, Joann Chiswick, 63, in the front yard of his home before barricading himself inside. During the standoff, Chiswick reportedly fired shots at a deputy and others. Around 1:30 a.m., police entered the home and found Michael Chiswick and his grandmother, Flory Chiswick, 85, dead from gunshot wounds.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/03/08/shooting-prompts-hours-long-swat-standoff-in-marion-county/

At 4:07 p.m., deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots at 2325 SE 46th Terrace. Dispatchers could hear gunshots during the call and were informed that at least one person had been shot. Gregory Williams allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, who had recently given birth, and fired shots at other family members before deputies arrived. Upon arrival, Williams began shooting at deputies. Deputies Fred Thomas, Richard Howell, Andy Adams, and Alex Acosta shot and killed Williams. A person located one street over was also wounded during the incident.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury

https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/03/fatal-shoot-out-alachua-county-sheriffs-deputies

Deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded around 10:50 p.m. to an apartment complex at 2121 Burwick Avenue after receiving multiple calls about shots fired. Deputies arrived approximately five minutes later and encountered Rudy M. Duvivier, who was armed and opened fire on them. The deputies returned fire, shooting and killing Duvivier.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/02/28/deadly-police-involved-shooting-in-clay-county/ 

Daniel Newton Neal, who had an active warrant for robbery, attempted to evade police. During the chase, he allegedly rammed an undercover police vehicle, exited his car, and fled into a nearby restaurant. While reaching for a gun, Neal was fatally shot by officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/SessionsCourtDockets/CJUS7903.PDF
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/02/21/mother-of-man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-february-2021-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-jso/

An armed robbery incident concluded approximately two miles from the crime scene when police pursued and stopped a vehicle using a PIT maneuver on Baymeadows Way. Of the three people in the car, two attempted to escape but were apprehended. The driver was found dead from a gunshot wound, which was sustained prior to police approaching the vehicle.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2021/02/19/man-apparently-shot-jacksonvilles-baymeadows-area/4514972001/ 

Police from the Miami Police Department were investigating a series of armed robberies when they responded to the Paradise Trailer Park located at 2750 NW South River Drive. During the investigation, officers shot and killed Juan Carlos Pena-Noda. Authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-police-respond-to-shooting-involving-officer/2384581/ 

During a police pursuit, a dark-colored sedan carrying four teenagers jumped a curb, plowed through a guardrail, and plunged into the water at East Palm Drive and Southeast 28th Avenue in Homestead, Florida. Terrance Valdivia, 14, along with Jeremiah Calderon, 16, and Rihanna Vargas, 14, were killed in the crash. The 16-year-old driver was the sole survivor of the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article249294250.html 

During a police pursuit, a dark-colored sedan carrying four teenagers jumped a curb, plowed through a guardrail, and plunged into the water at East Palm Drive and Southeast 28th Avenue in Homestead, Florida. Rihanna Vargas, 14, along with Terrance Valdivia, 14, and Jeremiah Calderon, 16, were killed in the crash. The 16-year-old driver was the sole survivor of the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article249294250.html

During a police pursuit, a dark-colored sedan carrying four teenagers jumped a curb, plowed through a guardrail, and plunged into the water at East Palm Drive and Southeast 28th Avenue in Homestead, Florida. Jeremiah Calderon, 16, along with Terrance Valdivia, 14, and Rihanna Vargas, 14, were killed in the crash. The 16-year-old driver was the sole survivor of the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article249294250.html

Agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shot and killed a man during an investigation into a financial scheme. The incident occurred at the intersection of Alhambra Circle and Blue Road in Coral Gables, Florida. Authorities allege the man "brandished" a weapon, leading to the fatal shooting. No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the event or the identity of the deceased have been released.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coral-gables/article249220020.html

Manuel Fernandez, 28, who was wanted on allegations of sexual battery and domestic violence, barricaded himself inside a condo on South Semoran Boulevard near Dixie Bell Drive in Orlando, Florida. After a tense six-hour standoff with the Orlando Police Department, Fernandez died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/02/12/wanted-man-found-dead-in-orlando-condo-after-6-hour-police-standoff/

Phillip Francis, 43, allegedly choked a woman, set her house on fire, and later returned to the scene where he began shooting at deputies. At least one deputy from the Orange County Sheriff's Office shot Francis. He was hospitalized following the incident and died from his injuries on February 13, 2021.

https://www.wesh.com/article/orange-county-house-fire-deputy-shooting/35435922 

A patrol officer from the Sarasota Police Department responded to a call reporting gunfire in the 2400 block of Bay Street in Sarasota, Florida. Upon arrival, the officer witnessed Scott Tiati, 52, shooting and killing a woman in front of them. Tiati had also killed the woman's dog. The officer fired at Tiati, but it was not immediately disclosed whether Tiati's death resulted from the officer's gunfire or from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/crime/2021/02/09/autopsy-reveals-gunman-shot-woman-and-himself-according-sarasota-police/4457830001/

A patrol officer from the Sarasota Police Department responded to a call reporting gunfire in the 2400 block of Bay Street in Sarasota, Florida. Upon arrival, the officer witnessed a man, later identified as Scott Tiati, 52, shooting and killing a woman in front of them. Tiati had also killed the woman's dog. The officer fired at Tiati, but it was not immediately disclosed whether Tiati's death resulted from the officer's gunfire or from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/crime/2021/02/09/autopsy-reveals-gunman-shot-woman-and-himself-according-sarasota-police/4457830001/ 

Two FBI agents, Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger, were killed and three others wounded when they arrived to execute a search warrant at an apartment in connection with a child pornography case. David Lee Huber reportedly shot and killed himself following the attack.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities, 3 injuries

https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/02/police-fbi-agents-wounded-in-shooting-in-south-florida/

David Lee Huber, 55, was wanted in a child pornography case. When FBI agents arrived to execute a search warrant at his apartment located at 10000 Reflections Boulevard West in Sunrise, Florida, Huber opened fire, killing two agents, Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger, and wounding three others. Huber reportedly shot and killed himself during the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 Fatalities (including Huber), 3 Injuries

https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/02/police-fbi-agents-wounded-in-shooting-in-south-florida/

Around 5 p.m., officers from the Titusville Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at 521 Rock Pit Road in Titusville, Florida. Upon arrival, they found Lorenzo Juan Bradley, 36, of Sanford, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The alleged gunman, Prescott Eric Lillie Jr., 35, of Titusville, fled into a nearby apartment and refused to exit. Police established a perimeter around the apartment, and upon entering the unit later, found Lillie dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2021/01/two-men-in-titusville-shot-dead-gunman-shoots-himself-after-hours-long-standoff-with-swat-team/ 

Deputies from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office responded around 9:45 a.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a man, Steven Verdone, behaving erratically and running in and out of traffic near the Marathon Gas station at 6241 W Cardinal Street in Homosassa, Florida. Verdone was yelling at people near the locked entrance to the convenience store and attempted to enter before the deputy's arrival. As the deputy exited his cruiser, Verdone approached while armed with a knife. The deputy shot and killed Verdone during the encounter.

https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/deputy-shoots-kills-man-armed-with-knife/article_0712050c-5cc8-11eb-bf39-ef9591178d38.html 

Around 2 a.m., Fort Myers Police Department officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots at 2102 Dora Street in Fort Myers, Florida. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from an individual who then barricaded himself inside the residence for over 12 hours. At approximately 10 a.m., two people fled the home without injury. Officers deployed less-lethal weapons and gas before breaching the residence. Inside, they discovered a semi-automatic rifle, a handgun, and the individual dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/fort-myers-police-and-swat-in-area-of-dora-street-and-grand-avenue-in-fort-myers-2 

A deputy from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office was pursuing suspected car thieves when he drove his SUV in reverse, striking and killing pedestrian Barry Fick, 59. The incident occurred at the intersection of US-19 and Ulmerton Road in Largo, Florida.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2021/01/07/pinellas-deputy-fatally-strikes-pedestrian-while-reversing-in-road-sheriffs-office-says/ 

Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to 102071 Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida. Upon arrival, they knocked on the door and announced their presence. Travis Lee Lewanski, 28, then shot and killed himself inside the residence.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article248339195.html

Around 2:30 a.m., Homestead Police responded to a burglary-in-progress call at a home located at 100 NE Civic Court in Homestead, Florida. Officers began blocking off the area and reportedly saw a man running away. La Garion Smith, 27, allegedly produced a firearm and shot at the Homestead officers. In response, the officers shot and killed him.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/01/03/suspect-killed-on-steps-of-homestead-city-hall-in-police-involved-shooting/

Around midnight, deputies from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office responded to a home following a 911 call reporting a man threatening to shoot a woman and their 1-year-old son. The victim escaped to a neighbor's house, but the child remained inside the home with Amir Keita Stevens, 29, when deputies arrived. As deputies approached, Stevens fled the home, got into his car, and drove away. The child was unharmed. During the pursuit, Stevens lost control of his vehicle, ran off the road, and collided with an MCAT bus stop, a power pole, and two trees, resulting in his death.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/01/02/one-dead-crash-after-speeding-off-manatee-county-deputies-friday-night/

Dontrell Stephens was shot in the spine by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy Adams Lin, who stopped him while he was riding his bicycle and mistook Stephens' cellphone for a weapon. In 2016, a federal jury awarded Stephens $22.5 million during a civil trial, but the verdict was later overturned by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Florida House of Representatives awarded Stephens $6 million in June 2020. Stephens died from complications associated with his paralysis in September 2021.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/2021/09/02/dontrell-stephens-dies-28-paralyzed-pbso-shooting-west-palm/5704800001/