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On October 10, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) deputies responded to a report of a drug transaction in the Arlington area. Officers alleged that they witnessed Dejuane Aki Hayden engaging in a drug deal, with firearms visible. When officers attempted to approach, Hayden fled on foot.
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Officer Bradley Griffitts pursued Hayden, and according to JSO, Hayden was observed holding a firearm as he ran. Officers fired, striking him once in the back while he was fleeing, with his back turned to police. Hayden was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Body-worn camera footage from the incident, released to the public, shows Hayden holding a gun while running away from the officers. The footage has raised questions, as it appears Hayden was not facing the officers when he was shot.
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Hayden’s background includes past criminal charges, but his family and supporters have questioned whether lethal force was necessary in this situation. He leaves behind a child and family members who have voiced concerns about how the encounter was handled.
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Officer Bradley Griffitts, a six-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), was involved in two fatal shootings during his tenure. In May 2020, he was one of six officers who shot and killed Phillipe Pereira after a domestic disturbance. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident to ensure the officers followed proper procedures.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jso-bodycam-of-dejuane-hayden-shooting/77-a929e1df-59f6-491a-8828-1dac5ac9e9d5
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/10/10/jso-says-an-officer-killed-a-man-who-drew-a-gun-in-arlington-sheriff-says-social-media-video-doesnt-show-shooting/
https://jaxtoday.org/2024/10/18/police-shooting-bodycam/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/officer-who-shot-killed-dejuane-hayden-involved-in-2020-police-shooting/77-f6b881de-6ef5-4d36-b4e6-22a66306c6f5
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/30-year-old-known-gang-member-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-arlington-jso-says/374D2EHJE5AJZGSAVGNKVYTIDA/

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On October 1, 2024, Highlands County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a disturbance involving Alberto Rodriguez, 28, at 1000 West Hill Street in Avon Park. Rodriguez was reportedly seen threatening others with a knife. When deputies arrived, they instructed Rodriguez to leave the location, but he refused.
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Deputies attempted to arrest Rodriguez and deployed a Taser and Rodriguez then picked up weights from a nearby weight bench and threw them at officers. The deputies, claiming they feared for their lives, then shot and killed him. He had been unarmed.
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Rodriguez's family has questioned the necessity of using deadly force, as he was reportedly unarmed when he was shot, and the encounter escalated despite Rodriguez being uncooperative rather than immediately violent. The incident occurred after a history of prior disturbances in the area.
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Rodriguez's death is being investigated by the 10th Judicial Circuit's Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force, which will examine the officers' actions during the incident.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/avon-park-man-dead-deputy-florida-shooting-highlands-county/67-d82790b4-3535-4dad-993c-65e49664054e
https://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-county/suspect-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-highlands-county/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-armed-with-weights-shot-killed-by-deputy-investigators-say
https://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-county/1-dead-after-shooting-at-a-basketball-court-in-avon-park/

On September 29, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol officers initiated a pursuit after allegedly witnessing a traffic violation and erratic driving on U.S. Highway 19 in St. Petersburg. The vehicle, a Toyota Camry, fled from officers, and a high-speed chase ensued. Officers attempted a PIT maneuver and the vehicle eventually crashed after swerving into oncoming traffic.
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The crash resulted in the death of one passenger, and three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the driver and passengers have not been disclosed.
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Body-worn camera footage has not been released publicly, but reports suggest that the incident occurred as a result of the officers' pursuit. Community members have raised questions about the necessity of the chase and the use of the PIT maneuver. The incident is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.tampafp.com/st-petersburg-man-killed-in-crash-following-police-chase-on-us-19/
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/us-19-chase-van-crash-pasco-county/67-b1933634-d0a9-493f-a3b0-cd583877f071
https://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-county/suspect-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-highlands-county/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/port-richey-driver-arrested-after-leading-troopers-7-miles-chase-along-u-s-19-pasco-county-fhp
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/video-released-of-high-speed-fhp-chase-that-ended-in-miami-beach-crash/

On September 28, 2024, Port St. Lucie Police responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Northwest Marion Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 50-year-old Paul Simon Fialho with an open propane tank and a lighter, and his wife restrained with zip ties inside the home.
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The officers attempted to engage with Fialho. ,When he continued to pose a perceived threat, officers fired on him, resulting in his death. The woman and three children inside the home were safely removed, and no one else was injured.
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Fialho’s family has questioned whether the officers could have de-escalated the situation without resorting to lethal force, particularly given his mental health struggles and the presence of the children. The incident is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.wpbf.com/article/port-st-lucie-closes-roads-after-an-officer-involved-shooting/62425064
https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/zip-ties-propane-and-children-port-st-lucie-police-identify-man-shot-and-killed-by-officer
https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/port-st-lucie-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting

On September 27, 2024, deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in progress at a residence in Pomona Park, Florida. When they arrived, they found 52-year-old Emmanuel Lee Vestal inside the home, reportedly with a firearm. He refused to comply with officers' demands to exit the house.
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A SWAT team was called in. SWAT deployed chemical agents, including CS gas, to force Vestal out. Despite this, Vestal remained locked inside and allegedly fired at deputies. In the ensuing gunfire, Vestal was killed.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident to determine if the officers' actions were justified and whether alternative measures could have been taken.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/crescent-city-man-shot-and-killed-by-putnam-county-deputies-during-shootout/77-5760589a-6e70-4e5c-9939-32ac4f1772f5
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-putnam-county/RMU6A2MCZBEUZFWSQOEI2DBBQ4/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/burglary-suspect-who-fired-at-deputies-dead-after-swat-standoff-in-putnam-county-pomona-park/77-ee8b1e86-861f-443a-b6cf-c34ad9865f08
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-putnam-county/RMU6A2MCZBEUZFWSQOEI2DBBQ4/

J.B., an 81-year-old inmate at Florida State Prison in Raiford, died from heat-related complications in a facility without air conditioning. Reports indicate that J.B. gasped for air in the extreme heat before dying. The prison's lack of climate control has raised serious concerns about the safety of elderly and vulnerable inmates. The Florida Department of Corrections is investigating the incident.
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/12/eleven-sheriffs-deputies-and-medical-professionals-charged-in-alameda-county-jail-death/

On September 21, 2024, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a call regarding a man in a mental health crisis at the InTown Suites on Central Florida Parkway. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 40-year-old Richard Green, who was reportedly walking in and out of his motel room with a knife.
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Law enforcement attempted to engage with Green who allegedly continued to pose a threat. Officers opened fire, fatally wounding Green.
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Green's family has expressed concerns about the escalation of force, questioning whether less-lethal options could have been used, especially given Green's mental health state.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county-man-shot-and-killed-orange-county-deputies/N3W6GZY7GJHPH57NHXGSZ6YJAY/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/21/deputies-shoot-man-with-knife-dead-at-orlando-hotel/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/crime/os-ne-deputy-involved-shooting-orlando-2024-09-22-xyz

On September 19, 2024, Polina Wright, 25, was shot and killed at her home in Ocala by her boyfriend, Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Leslie Boileau, during an incident while they were cleaning firearms. Boileau reported that the shooting was accidental, claiming the rifle discharged while they were handling it. Wright was shot in the forehead, and Boileau immediately contacted authorities.
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Upon investigation, it was determined that Boileau was cleaning his rifle when the shot was fired. Boileau was arrested and charged with manslaughter, and he was dismissed from the Marion County Sheriff's Office after eight years of service. Boileau is currently held without bond at the Marion County Jail..
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/09/22/police-florida-deputy-fatally-shot-girlfriend-in-the-head/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/20/marion-county-deputy-shoots-kills-girlfriend-while-cleaning-guns-police-say/
https://www.wesh.com/article/marion-county-deputy-shoots-kills-girlfriend/62298097
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-deputy-manslaughter-arrest-accidental-fatal-shooting-girlfriend-ocala-marion-county/
https://www.ocalagazette.com/officer-charged-in-relation-to-death-of-woman/

On September 14, 2024, the Clay County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed chase involving 33-year-old Steve Randle Miracle. Authorities reported that Miracle was a suspect in a residential burglary and was allegedly driving impaired when deputies attempted to stop him. When Miracle failed to stop and allegedly attempted to ram a deputy’s vehicle, a pursuit was initiated.
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Miracle continued to flee at high speeds. The pursuit ended on County Road 209 South when Miracle lost control of his vehicle, swerved off the road, struck trees, and rolled over, killing him at the scene.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, as per protocol for officer-involved pursuits.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/green-cove-springs-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-county-road-209-in-clay-county/77-a2d61fed-8106-44c5-9c7f-281dc4c0ad1c

On September 14, 2024, Orange County deputies pursued a vehicle believed to be involved in several robberies. During the chase, deputies deployed stop sticks, which caused the vehicle to lose control and crash. The vehicle caught fire, and despite efforts to extinguish the flames and provide assistance, the driver died at the scene.
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The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the deputies' actions, following standard protocol for such incidents.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/09/14/robbery-suspect-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-deputies-deploy-stop-sticks-in-orange-county/

On 09/11/2024, Polk County deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at a home on Rockridge Road and US-98 in Lakeland, where Thomas England, 40, allegedly fired shots at a neighbor’s residence. Deputies arrived and established a perimeter around the home, identifying England as the primary individual involved.
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The SWAT team was deployed. SWAT utilized CS gas to force him out. Police breached the residence, finding England inside with a shotgun nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene from a suspected drug overdose, though no self-inflicted gunshot wounds were found.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is handling the investigation into the actions of the deputies and SWAT team involved in the standoff and the use of force.

https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/deputies-surround-home-after-possible-armed-suspect-fires-shots-in-lakeland-deputies/?utm_
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/swat-standoff-shuts-down-rockrodge-road-us-98-polk-county/67-da4b78fd-1ef3-4bd8-bba1-a92096c647a2?utm_

On September 10, 2024, Miami Police officers pursued a man involved in a shooting incident on September 8, where he allegedly fired a firearm multiple times. Officers approached the man outside a convenience store, and initiated a foot pursuit. The chase ended behind an apartment complex, where a confrontation occurred, and three officers fired their weapons. The man, who was armed, was transported to Ryder Trauma Center but was pronounced dead.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/09/10/miami-police-shoot-suspect-in-liberty-city/?utm_
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-critically-injured-in-shooting-involving-police-in-miami/3413896/?utm_

n September 7, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., deputies from the Bradford County Sheriff's Office attempted to perform a traffic stop on 43-year-old Justin Hogg. Hogg accelerated, crashed into one of the patrol vehicles, and fled on foot into a nearby pond. Deputies pursued him and jumped into the pond to pull him back to shore. While awaiting medical assistance, Hogg collapsed. He was transported to a local emergency room, where he was pronounced dead.
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The cause of death has not yet been determined, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/starke-man-flees-deputies-dies-after-being-apprehended?utm_
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/fleeing-suspect-dies-shortly-after-being-apprehended-by-florida-deputies-sheriffs-office-says-justin-hogg-bradford-county/77-13b17f97-20da-4b6c-960f-c643931122d6?utm_

On September 6, 2024, at 9:00 PM, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) responded to a shooting at 5116 Gate Parkway N, Jacksonville. Ian Piscitelli, 28, and Briana Arreola, 27, were wanted in connection with shooting into an occupied dwelling. During negotiations, Arreola threatened a shootout rather than arrest. SWAT and negotiators were deployed to de-escalate the situation. Officers overheard Arreola asking Piscitelli for a firearm. Two gunshots were heard, and upon entering the apartment, officers found Piscitelli holding a firearm, both victims dead from gunshots.
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JSO is investigating the incident.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/09/10/woman-27-threatened-to-shoot-it-out-with-police-rather-than-go-to-jail-during-negotiation-jso/?utm_
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/09/10/woman-27-threatened-to-shoot-it-out-with-police-rather-than-go-to-jail-during-negotiation-jso/?utm_

On September 6, 2024, at approximately 9:00 PM, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) responded to a shooting at 5116 Gate Parkway N, Jacksonville. Officers made contact with Ian Piscitelli, 28, and Briana Arreola, 27, who were wanted in connection with shooting into an occupied dwelling. During negotiations, Arreola threatened to engage in a shootout rather than face arrest. JSO's SWAT team and hostage negotiators were deployed to de-escalate the situation. During the standoff, officers overheard Arreola asking Piscitelli for a firearm. Two gunshots were heard, and upon entering the apartment, officers found both victims dead from gunshots. Piscitelli was found holding a firearm.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/09/10/woman-27-threatened-to-shoot-it-out-with-police-rather-than-go-to-jail-during-negotiation-jso/?utm_
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/09/10/woman-27-threatened-to-shoot-it-out-with-police-rather-than-go-to-jail-during-negotiation-jso/?utm_

On August 27, 2024, Panama City Beach Police responded to a call about a man displaying erratic behavior, possibly under the influence. Officers chased the unarmed man to a storage facility. During the arrest, police deployed tasers. After handcuffing him, he became unresponsive. Officers administered Narcan and CPR, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death is under investigation, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) conducting the inquiry.
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https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-beach/man-dies-after-arrest-in-panama-city-beach-investigation-underway/?utm_
https://www.pcbfl.gov/departments/police-department?utm_

On August 26, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) began a pursuit of a 39-year-old man believed to be involved in a carjacking. Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) joined the chase on U.S. Highway 19. Police allege the man fired shots at officers during the pursuit. Police escalated the chase to speeds of 120 mph. The chase continued across counties until the man crashed on County Road 347 in Chiefland, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating.

https://levyso.com/pursuit-on-us-19-ends-in-fatality/
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/crime/high-speed-pursuit-in-levy-county-ends-with-fatal-crash

On August 23, 2024, at around 12:50 p.m., Altamonte Springs Police officers located 41-year-old Richard Philip Randall Jr. in the 900 block of Wymore Road, Winter Park. Officers approached Randall, who exited his vehicle and ran towards them holding an unknown object. Officers fired multiple shots, striking Randall, who was then transported to a hospital, where he died. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/08/23/winter-park-police-warn-of-traffic-delays-amid-investigation/?utm_
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/winter-park-police-investigation-wymore-road?utm_
https://www.orlando-news.com/2024/08/24/man-shot-killed-by-altamonte-springs-police-officers/?utm_

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about 45-year-old Matthew Bruce Coleman, who was wanted on an active warrant. When officers arrived at West Socrum Loop Road in Lakeland, they were met with gunfire coming from a shed. Deputies established a perimeter and attempted communication with Coleman, but when he stopped responding, a chemical agent was deployed. Upon entry into the shed, deputies found Coleman deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with two loaded handguns and several shell casings nearby.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/well-known-suspect-dies-during-confrontation-with-polk-county-deputies
https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2024/08/23/polk-sheriffs-office-says-lakeland-kills-himself-during-stain-standoff-with-polk-swat-team-pcso-says/74918810007/

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., Hialeah Police responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence on West 42nd Place and West 5th Court. When officers arrived, they found 30-year-old Alex Gonzalez Jr. had fatally stabbed his mother, Madeline Gonzalez, and injured his 17-year-old sister, Amanda Gonzalez, and 69-year-old grandmother, Rosa Gonzalez. Police confronted Gonzalez Jr., and officers fired, killing him at the scene. Madeline Gonzalez died from her injuries, while the other two women survived. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/family-friends-identify-deceased-victim-of-triple-stabbing-in-hialeah-that-ended-in-police-shooting/3398344/?utm_
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/all-she-had-was-my-sister-man-tells-survivors-of-deadly-hialeah-stabbing-that-woman-was-killed-by-son/3399280/?utm_
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/family-in-disbelief-after-man-reportedly-killed-his-mother-injured-two-others-in-hialeah/?utm_

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) attempted to stop a motorcycle driven by 34-year-old Joseph Nehemiah Powell of Orange Park, Florida, for displaying no tag on Interstate 10 in Washington County. Powell fled. Police initiating a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds up to 142 mph. The chase continued into Jackson County, where Powell exited onto State Road 71. Attempting to navigate the exit, he lost control and crashed. Powell was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle was unregistered, uninsured, and Powell lacked a driver's license and motorcycle endorsement, the reasons for the fatal chase. FHP's Traffic Homicide Division is investigating.

https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/08/18/fhp-investigating-death-man-after-almost-142-mph-pursuit/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-crash-during-high-speed-chase-through-jackson-co/

On August 16, 2024, at approximately 9:10 a.m., Palm Bay Police responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Biarritz Street in Palm Bay. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old Joseph Fleming, who had just fatally shot his sister-in-law, 23-year-old Jaquelynn Wray. When officers attempted to engage him, Fleming reportedly fired at them. Officers returned fire, striking and killing him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the incident.

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/08/palm-bay-police-identifies-23-year-old-victim-killed-in-domestic-shooting/?utm_
https://wesh.com/article/palm-bay-police-incident-friday-morning/61837556?utm_

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Palmetto Police responded to a call about 47-year-old Daniel McClelland, who was reportedly in a mental health crisis and making suicidal threats. When officers arrived at his residence on 8th Street, McClelland retreated inside and later emerged holding a rifle, which he allegedly pointed at the officers. Police fired, striking and killing McClelland. He was transported to a local trauma center, where he was later pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/08/14/man-who-allegedly-pointed-rifle-officers-dies-hospital/
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2024/08/15/palmetto-man-dies-hours-after-provoking-lethal-action-police-say/74816925007/

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Orlando Police initiated a high-speed pursuit of a white Lexus. The police chase reached speeds exceeding 60 mph through downtown Orlando, violating department pursuit policies. The fleeing vehicle ran a red light at West Anderson Street and Parramore Avenue, colliding with a Honda Civic driven by 28-year-old Delmy "Patty" Alvarez. The driver of the Lexus was fatally injured in the crash and later pronounced dead at the scene. Delmy Alvarez, a mother of two, also died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. The driver of the Lexus was not publicly identified by police.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last update: 12/03/2024

• https://news.yahoo.com/news/needless-death-delmy-alvarez-110000846.html
• https://www.wesh.com/article/shooting-suspect-dies-orlando-crash/45658741
• https://www.ezeroad.com/news205866834/woman_dies_after_overnight_motorcycle_crash_in_orlando_troopers_say.htm

On August 12, 2024, Orlando Police initiated a high-speed pursuit of a white Lexus after the driver attempted to evade arrest. Police aggressively pursued the vehicle through downtown Orlando, reaching speeds exceeding 60 mph. The police violated pursuit policy during this chase. At the intersection of West Anderson Street and Parramore Avenue, the fleeing Lexus with police in pursuit ran a red light, colliding with a Honda Civic driven by 28-year-old Delmy "Patty" Alvarez. Alvarez was fatally injured in the crash, while the driver of the Lexus also died from the collision. The Orlando Police Department did not follow pursuit policy during the chase, which contributed to this fatal incident. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://news.yahoo.com/news/needless-death-delmy-alvarez-110000846.html
https://www.wesh.com/article/shooting-suspect-dies-orlando-crash/45658741
https://www.ezeroad.com/news205866834/woman_dies_after_overnight_motorcycle_crash_in_orlando_troopers_say.htm

On 08/11/2024, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit that resulted in a crash at Northwest 27th Avenue and Sixth Street in Broward, Florida. During the chase, Geraldine Francis and her daughter Lisa Jackson were killed in the crash, which occurred as a result of the police pursuit. The police action that led to the crash is under investigation. The details surrounding the chase and the specific reasons for the pursuit are still unclear.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/14/bso-probing-whether-deputies-pursued-driver-before-deadly-crash/

https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/fatal-accident-that-killed-2-women-in-fort-lauderdale-under-investigation-by-bso-internal-affairs/

On 08/11/2024, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash at Northwest 27th Avenue and Sixth Street in Broward, Florida. As a result of this crash, Geraldine Ann Francis and Lisa Jackson were killed. The police chase, which led to the crash, is under investigation. The reasons for the pursuit have not yet been disclosed, and further details regarding the police actions leading up to the incident are still being examined.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/14/bso-probing-whether-deputies-pursued-driver-before-deadly-crash/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/fatal-accident-that-killed-2-women-in-fort-lauderdale-under-investigation-by-bso-internal-affairs/

A man allegedly injured an elderly person, fled into the woods, threatened a Citrus County deputy with a knife and was shot and killed per police narrative. No BWC or eyewitness accounts found at this time.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/armed-suspect-shot-deputy-after-chase-struggle-woods-ccso

On 08/08/2024, the Tampa Police Department and SWAT team were called to the Meridian Point Apartments on E. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, for an armed individual, later identified as 18-year-old Damarion Murray. Police stated that Murray locked himself inside an apartment, prompting law enforcement to surround the area and evacuate nearby residents. Officers brought in ballistic shields, rifles, and other specialized equipment during the response.
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The standoff lasted several hours, ending when SWAT officers shot and killed Murray. Police reported that he was holding a weapon but provided no details about the exchange or the number of shots fired. No officers were reported injured.
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating the shooting, including police actions during the standoff.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://westorlandonews.com/barricaded-central-florida-suspect-who-shot-at-officers-died-by-suicide
https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-08/barricaded-suspect-who-shot-officers-found-deceased-154046
https://www.fox13news.com/news/video-tampa-police-help-teen-others-escape-from-armed-barricaded-suspect-before-deadly-standoff

On August 3, 2024, Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance call on Brookside Drive in Eustis, Florida. The incident escalated into a deadly ambush, resulting in the death of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link and injuries to two other deputies. The suspects involved were 49-year-old Michael Sulpizio and his two adopted daughters, 23-year-old Savannah Sulpizio and 22-year-old Cheyenne Sulpizio, all of whom were found deceased inside the home from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 deceased.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/08/05/lake-county-sheriff-to-provide-update-on-deadly-ambush-attack-on-deputies
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/08/06/timeline-what-exactly-happened-in-lake-county-ambush-attack-of-3-deputies
https://insidelake.com/2024/08/04/suspects-named-in-deputy-ambush
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/3-suspects-named-after-lake-county-deputy-killed-2-others-injured-shootout
https://apnews.com/article/florida-fatal-shooting-deputy-killed-a30d5a3c08d505fe12b379bc85d152dc

On 08/03/2024, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Brookside Drive in Eustis, Florida. Deputies encountered 22-year-old Savannah Sulpizio, her father, Michael Sulpizio, and her sister, Cheyenne Sulpizio, in what escalated into a deadly incident. Police allege the Sulpizios ambushed officers during their arrival, resulting in the fatal shooting of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link and injuries to two other deputies.
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Following the shootout, deputies found Savannah Sulpizio deceased inside the home, along with Michael and Cheyenne Sulpizio, all reportedly from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities have labeled the case as a murder-suicide under the duress of a police response.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the circumstances leading up to and during the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, including Savannah Sulpizio.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/08/03/lake-county-deputy-id-after-being-killed-in-ambush-attack-2-deputies-hurt-sheriff-says
https://insidelake.com/2024/08/04/suspects-named-in-deputy-ambush
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/3-suspects-named-after-lake-county-deputy-killed-2-others-injured-shootout

On 08/03/2024, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Brookside Drive in Eustis, Florida. Police encountered 23-year-old Cheyenne Sulpizio, her father Michael Sulpizio, and her sister Savannah Sulpizio in what escalated into a shootout. Police reported that the family ambushed officers upon arrival, resulting in the death of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link and injuries to two other deputies.
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Following the confrontation, officers discovered the bodies of Cheyenne Sulpizio, Michael Sulpizio, and Savannah Sulpizio inside the residence, all reportedly from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities have labeled the case a murder-suicide during the police response, though details remain under investigation.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting a full investigation into the incident, including the actions of the deputies and the timeline of events leading to the deaths.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, including Cheyenne Sulpizio.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/08/03/lake-county-deputy-id-after-being-killed-in-ambush-attack-2-deputies-hurt-sheriff-says
https://insidelake.com/2024/08/04/suspects-named-in-deputy-ambush
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/3-suspects-named-after-lake-county-deputy-killed-2-others-injured-shootout

On 07/31/2024, officers from the West Palm Beach Police Department initiated a high-speed pursuit in Boynton Beach, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of 27-year-old Jenice Woods, her mother Marcia Pochette, and Woods' unborn child. Woods and Pochette were bystanders when the fleeing vehicle struck theirs during the chase.
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Seven officers involved in the pursuit have been placed on administrative leave. Authorities have not disclosed why the chase was initiated or the tactics used during the pursuit. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officers' decisions and their role in the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, including Jenice Woods and her unborn child.

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boynton-beach/what-caused-the-chase-fatal-crash-after-police-pursuit-leaves-victims-family-seeking-answers
https://people.com/woman-and-mother-reportedly-killed-in-fla-crash-man-arrested-8689958
https://www.wptv.com/wptv-investigates/public-corruption-unit-investigating-wpb-officers-actions-leading-to-deadly-boynton-beach-crash

On 07/31/2024, a high-speed police pursuit by the West Palm Beach Police Department in Boynton Beach, Florida, resulted in the deaths of 57-year-old Marcia Pochette and her daughter, 27-year-old Jenice Woods, who was pregnant. Police were pursuing a fleeing vehicle when it struck Pochette’s car as she and her daughter were turning into their neighborhood.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was apprehended after attempting to flee on foot. Seven officers involved in the pursuit have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office Public Corruption Unit and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, including Marcia Pochette and her pregnant daughter, Jenice Woods.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boynton-beach/what-caused-the-chase-fatal-crash-after-police-pursuit-leaves-victims-family-seeking-answers
https://people.com/woman-and-mother-reportedly-killed-in-fla-crash-man-arrested-8689958
https://www.wptv.com/wptv-investigates/public-corruption-unit-investigating-wpb-officers-actions-leading-to-deadly-boynton-beach-crash

On 07/30/2024, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alleged domestic altercation on Shell Point Road in New Hope, Florida. During the incident, 55-year-old Hueland Todd Brown reportedly fired shots, injuring his girlfriend's mother and a child inside a vehicle. Both victims sustained injuries but are expected to recover.
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Following the shooting, Brown retreated into a residence, initiating a standoff with law enforcement that lasted approximately eight hours. During this time, deputies surrounded the area and pressured Brown to surrender. Brown died by suicide while inside the residence.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding the standoff and law enforcement’s response.

https://www.wjhg.com/2024/07/31/two-people-injured-after-shots-fired/

On July 28, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida, police officers responded to a 911 call reporting an armed burglary in progress at a residence on Bayshore Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the door ajar and entered the home, announcing their presence. Inside, they encountered 62-year-old David Taylor, who allegedly pointed a weapon at them. Believing it to be a firearm, officers discharged their weapons, fatally wounding Taylor. It was later determined that the weapon was a Taser. During the incident, one officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury, reportedly from friendly fire. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
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Friends and neighbors of Taylor described him as a kind and magnetic individual, expressing shock and seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his death. Some have raised concerns about the police response and are awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation.
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This incident has prompted discussions about law enforcement protocols and the importance of clear communication during emergency responses. Authorities have not disclosed who made the initial 911 call, and the investigation aims to clarify the events leading up to the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, David Taylor.

https://www.wpbf.com/article/one-person-is-dead-after-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-ft-pierce/61719028#

On 07/28/2024, deputies from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call at the RaceTrac gas station on the 9400 block of 108th Avenue in Vero Beach, Florida. Upon arrival, police encountered Jeffrey Lee Miller, 42, who was holding a knife. Police claimed Miller chased them while holding the knife, and officers shot and killed him. Miller died at the scene.
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The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-indian-river-county/vero-beach/deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-vero-beach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uo642ihzRs

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/indian-river-county/2024/07/29/1-person-dead-in-deputy-involved-shooting-at-county-road-512-racetrac/74587208007/

https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/deputy-shoots-knife-wielding-suspect-at-vero-beach-gas-station/

On 07/27/2024, deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate an alleged attempted carjacking in Satsuma, Florida. Witnesses reportedly identified Phillip Allen Baldwin, 31, as the person involved. Deputies located Baldwin and claimed he “reached for his waistband,” after which multiple officers fired their weapons and killed him. Baldwin died at the scene.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal self-investigation into the shooting.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/07/27/man-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-putnam-county/

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/family-friend-speaks-after-man-was-shot-killed-by-putnam-deputies-saturday/ZSUPQCW5FZHITGH5SP6JO5NORQ/

On 07/25/2024, Miami-Dade Police responded to a report of "shots fired" near the intersection of S.W. 5th Avenue and 3rd Street in Miami, Florida. Police stated they were informed of a man allegedly shooting into the air and toward buildings. Upon arrival, officers encountered Ramon De Jesus Blanco, 64, who they claimed was holding a gun. Police shot and killed him. Blanco died at the scene.
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The Miami-Dade Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the shooting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvJgJ5HjCU

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/man-dead-following-police-involved-shooting-in-little-havana/

On 07/19/2024, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at a home on Colony Oaks Lane near North Hiawassee Road in Pine Hills, Florida. Officers encountered Deshaun Albert Dunmyer, 31, inside the home. Police claimed Dunmyer used a toddler as a human shield during the confrontation. The SWAT team was called to the scene, and during the standoff, officers shot and killed Dunmyer. The child was unharmed and taken into custody.
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal self-investigation into the shooting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRKEE7If6k

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-release-name-suspect-shot-killed-following-standoff-orange-county/6WZJV22KXZC5JM57TL35SVFPRA/

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/deputies-respond-domestic-shooting-orange-county-suspect-remains-barricaded-home-sheriff

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/22/police-id-man-killed-by-deputies-after-holding-his-own-baby-hostage-in-armed-standoff/