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On March 1, 2025, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Orlando Police Department officers responded to a report of a suspicious person with a firearm at the 200 block of E. Colonial Drive. The caller reported a man was beating on their door while armed. Upon arrival, officers located an open door and encountered 62-year-old Nick Raymond Bingham, who emerged holding an AR-15-style rifle. Three officers opened fire, striking him. Bingham was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating, and the officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave.

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/orlando-police-shoot-kill-man-124806230.html
2. https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-police-officers-shoot-and-kill-man-holding-ar-15/63985505
3. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/03/01/man-with-rifle-shot-killed-by-orlando-police-chief-says/

On February 26, 2025, Pasco County deputies escalated to a chase of a 25-year-old man in Spring Hill. He drove away during an alleged drug investigation, and police chased him until he lost control of his vehicle on Mariner Boulevard near Lindsay Road in Spring Hill, Hernando County. He struck a curb, collided with a Ford Mustang, and hit a concrete retaining wall. The man was ejected from the vehicle and later died at the hospital. The Mustang driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/pursuit-ends-deadly-crash-hernando-county-deputies-say

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., officers from the Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to a call regarding a trespassing individual in the 20200 block of Pembroke Road, an undeveloped marsh area known to be inhabited by wildlife. Upon arrival, officers observed 25-year-old Sebastian Smoye Noisy, a resident of Doral, Florida, walking shoeless through the marsh and exhibiting unusual behavior. Officers attempted to engage with Noisy, however, he became agitated and uncooperative. Officer deployed a chemical agent (pepper spray and a taser. Due to the inaccessible terrain, a police officer transported Noisy to a nearby ambulance, and he was then taken to a local hospital by Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue. Approximately three hours later, Noisy was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident, as per standard protocol.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-dead-after-being-tased-by-officer-in-pembroke-pines-police/3550841/

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https://haitiantimes.com/2025/03/05/haitian-man-noisy-died-after-being-tased-by-florida-police/ 

On February 21, 2025, deputies responded to reports of a suicidal man with a knife at 6803 Merganser Drive in Orlando, Florida. Upon arrival, they encountered 33-year-old Antonio Scippio, who allegedly advanced toward them with the knife, ignoring commands to drop it. Deputies opened fire, shooting him multiple times. Scippio was transported to a hospital, where he died days later. His mother, Gail Reed, stated that Scippio had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. She believes the situation was mishandled and advocates for crisis intervention teams to respond to mental health emergencies. The Sheriff's Office noted that their Behavioral Response Unit, comprising deputies and clinicians, does not respond directly when an individual is armed. The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates the incident, as per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ill-never-heal-this-mother-33-year-old-killed-by-orange-county-deputies-speaks-out/GBRIEFTN5ZC6PFCTHEZIV7HSJM/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/02/22/standoff-ends-with-orange-county-deputies-shooting-knife-wielding-man/
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On 02/14/2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., a 42-year-old male driving a 2025 Hyundai Elantra was traveling westbound on Park Avenue with no headlights or taillights. Titusville Police had attempted to locate his vehicle and lost visual contact about a mile prior to the intersection of Park Avenue and SR-405. The vehicle collided with a closed gate at the Brevard County dump/hazardous materials site, went off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a ditch. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A stolen firearm was recovered inside the vehicle.

https://talkoftitiusville.com/2025/02/14/titusville-man-killed-in-high-speed-crash-following-police-pursuit/
https://thespacecoastrocket.com/titusville-man-killed-in-high-speed-crash-following-black-out-police-pursuit/
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2025/02/14/titusville-man-in-blacked-out-car-dies-in-crash-after-running-from-police-fhp-says/
https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/02/titusville-man-dies-after-crashing-into-brevard-county-dump-hazmat-site-during-high-speed-chase/

On 02/14/2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies were conducting speed enforcement near Bayshore Boulevard and Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin, Florida. Deputies attempted to pull over a red Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 41-year-old Michael Gaffney for speeding in the southbound lanes. Gaffney accelerated away while approximately three minutes later, multiple 911 calls reported a motorcycle crash near 1427 Bayshore Boulevard. Investigators determined that Gaffney lost control of his motorcycle while fleeing and collided with a guy wire attached to a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-crash-investigation-underway-dunedin 

On February 12, 2025, 56-year-old Gerald Neal was fatally struck during a police pursuit in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred on Indiana Street off Rio Grande Avenue when both the vehicle under pursuit and an unmarked Orlando Police Department truck driven by a detective hit Neal.

Officer Moulton was found to have negligently caused two previous crashes. No fatalities were reported in Detective Moulton's two prior on-duty vehicle crashes in 2019. In one incident, he was found 100% at fault for a head-on collision at the intersection of S. Westmoreland Drive and Michigan Street. The other driver sustained injuries and filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Orlando. In the second incident, Moulton crashed into a concrete barrier while responding to an emergency call. Both incidents resulted in verbal reprimands.

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/family-friends-hold-memorial-pedestrian-killed-during-orlando-police-pursuit/5ZDR5CY775AOJGFYDH2IFFLBTI/

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/family-friends-hold-memorial-pedestrian-killed-during-orlando-police-pursuit/5ZDR5CY775AOJGFYDH2IFFLBTI/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/13/orlando-police-chase-led-to-a-pedestrians-death-but-cops-obscured-their-role/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/detective-who-allegedly-killed-pedestrian-during-police-chase-over-an-unreadable-license-plate-placed-on-paid-leave/

Jacksonville police responded to reports of vehicle break-ins at a car dealership. Officers arrived and ordered the man to surrender. He ran, and an officer attempted to use a Taser, but it was ineffective due to the man's heavy coat. He jumped a fence and entered a nearby retention pond, where he went under and did not resurface. Officers threw flotation devices, but he drowned. A dive team recovered his body.

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/man-drowns-retention-pond-while-running-police-after-break-ins-westside-car-dealership/SHTACHR7Y5CM3OTYPOGAMAHDPE/
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On February 8, 2025, 25-year-old Tri-Marea Rayquan Charles was shot and killed following a confrontation with Titusville police officers. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully detailed in the available sources. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://www.wesh.com/article/titusville-mayor-plans-forum-deadly-officer-confrontation/63743821

On the night of February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported burglary on Castle Street. The 911 call was made by Loida Zunun, a friend of Luis Lopez, who stated that Lopez had contacted her mother, expressing fear that someone was attempting to break into his residence. Upon arrival, deputies observed an altercation through a window, with Lopez reportedly holding a knife. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Lopez allegedly refused to comply, leading deputies to discharge their firearms, striking him. Lopez was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident, after which the Orange County Sheriff's Office will perform its own review. Zunun contends that Lopez was defending himself and questions the justification of the shooting.

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On the night of February 6, 2025, an armed robbery occurred at a Mobil Gas Station located at the corner of 267A and Shiloh Road in Gadsden County, Florida. During the incident, a man shot four individuals, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The man fled the scene, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. In the early hours of February 7, law enforcement officers, including those from the Florida Highway Patrol and Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, pursued the vehicle into Suwannee County. The chase concluded near US 90 West and Goldkist Boulevard in Live Oak, where the vehicle crashed his vehicle. Upon exiting, he fired at officers, injuring a Suwannee County deputy. Officers returned fire, resulting in the man's death.

https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/gadsden-county-double-homicide-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-suwannee-county-deputy-shot-expected-to-survive
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/suwannee-county-deputy-shot-in-live-oak-suspect-wanted-for-homicide-in-gadsden-county/77-17d062f7-e24e-4f85-9b01-e8e14c61cc0a
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/02/07/massive-manhunt-north-florida-suspect-shoots-5-people-deputy-gadsden-suwannee/78324647007/

On February 6, 2025, officers from the Clermont Police Department responded to a shooting at the Cottonwood Apartments in Clermont, Florida.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Christian Filson had shot and killed his girlfriend before barricading himself inside the apartment.
When officers attempted to breach a locked door, Filson opened fire, forcing officers to retreat.
A SWAT team was deployed, and after a standoff, Filson was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
No officers were injured during the incident.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/bodycam-video-clermont-standoff-ends-apparent-murder-suicide-after-suspect-fires-police-victims-idd

On February 6, 2025, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop Cody Burrow, 31, who was wanted on a felony drug warrant near the intersection of Beneva Road and Webber Road in Sarasota, Florida. During the attempted stop, Burrow struck multiple sheriff's office vehicles, injuring a deputy. Burrow then continued driving and crashed into a utility pole at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and 53rd Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspect-dies-crash-minutes-after-hitting-scso-vehicles-injuring-deputy-during-pursuit-officials

On February 6, 2025, around 9:20 p.m., a Hernando County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Brooksville Avenue in Brooksville, Florida.
The driver, Michael O'Banner, 62, fled on foot, leading to a brief pursuit.
Upon apprehension near Ellington Avenue, a physical altercation ensued during which O'Banner allegedly attempted to seize the deputy's firearm.
The deputy discharged his weapon, striking O'Banner.
O'Banner was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and the deputy has been placed on administrative leave per standard protocol.

https://www.hernandosun.com/2025/02/07/suspect-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-citrus-hernando/suspect-in-brooksville-deputy-involved-shooting-dies-hernando-county-sheriff-says

On January 30, 2025, Florida Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on I-275 Northbound near Armenia Avenue in Tampa, Florida. During the encounter, Jeremiah Bailey, 48, was shot and killed by police. Details regarding what led to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/i-275-northbound-closed-near-armenia-av-due-to-officer-involved-shooting-officials

On January 29, 2025, at the Yacht Haven Park & Marina in Fort Lauderdale, an off-duty Fort Lauderdale Police Department lieutenant was informed by the property manager of a disturbance involving 49-year-old Damian Orozco. Witnesses reported that during the encounter, the officer shot Orozco, who was upset about being relocated to another campsite lacking proper sewage and power connections. Orozco was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/man-shot-by-off-duty-flpd-lieutenant-at-rv-park-has-died-witnesses-share-account-of-incident/

On 01/25/2025, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Road 72 near Thigpen Road and Addison Avenue. The passenger, identified as 29-year-old Matthew Steven Rollie, was wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia and had failed to register as a sexual offender in DeSoto County. During the stop, Rollie allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire, striking one of the deputies multiple times. Deputies opened fire, killing Rollie.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Officer Injured

1. https://winknews.com/2025/01/25/deputy-injured-suspect-killed-in-shooting-near-state-road-72-in-desoto-county/

On 01/24/2025, a white male died at HCA Florida Hospital in Ocala, Florida, following a struggle while in custody with a Florida Highway Patrol officer. During the altercation, the officer opened fire, killing the man.

1. https://www.ocalagazette.com/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead/

On January 19, 2025, Pasco County deputies responded to a disturbance call at a residence in Bayonet Point. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an armed individual. Body camera footage shows the man holding a firearm. Deputies discharged their weapons, resulting in the individual’s death at the scene. Sheriff Chris Nocco stated the deputies acted according to their training. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation. Deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

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Fort Lauderdale police attempted to stop a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV on January 19, 2025, when the driver, later identified as Chad Mabry Jr., 23, fled. According to released body-worn camera footage, officers pursued the vehicle to a Chevron gas station on Davie Boulevard near Southwest 31st Avenue. When officers approached, Mabry exited the car and produced a replica air-powered handgun, ran from officers who opened fire. Mabry was transported to a local hospital and died from his wounds. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting a standard investigation.

https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-man-flees-fla-officers-grabs-replica-gun-before-fatal-ois
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/flpd-release-body-camera-video-of-officer-involved-shooting-at-gas-station-victim-armed-with-airsoft-gun/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/01/20/surveillance-video-shows-moments-before-after-fort-lauderdale-police-shooting/

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a man acting erratically on Lincoln Drive in Englewood, Florida. Deputies arrived at the scene and encountered 36-year-old Shawn Austin Ravert carrying a machete. Police alleged that he moved toward them. Deputies opened fire, killing him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the critical incident.

https://www.nbc-2.com/article/charlotte-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-shooting-englewood/63462192
https://www.fox4now.com/north-port-englewood/breaking-another-deputy-involved-shooting-in-charlotte-county
 

On January 17, 2025, deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an armed man at a residence in Punta Gorda, Florida. According to initial reports, 53-year-old Michael Lewis Schwartz was allegedly armed with a firearm and threatened to use it against deputies. Police allege Schwartz displayed the weapon, prompting deputies to open fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://www.nbc-2.com/article/deputy-shooting-killed-investigation-charlotte-florida/63454234

On January 20, 2025, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm near the 1300 block of East Sunrise Boulevard. According to police, the 35-year-old man displayed a gun and refused repeated commands to drop the weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://hoodline.com/2025/01/fort-lauderdale-officer-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-suspect-after-traffic-stop-escalation/?utm_

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

On 01/04/2025, Orlando Police Department officers responded to reports of a man carrying a firearm near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Old Winter Garden Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 63-year-old Marvin Martin. Police allege they ordered him to drop the weapon and opened fire. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-dies-after-orlando-officer-involved-shooting-police-say

On 01/02/2025, at approximately 5:15 a.m., an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a fatal collision in which the driver of the other vehicle died at the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and Ham Brown Road in Kissimmee, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 Fatality
• 1 Injury

https://ground.news/article/fhp-driver-killed-orange-county-deputy-injured-in-kissimmee-crash

On December 30, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol and Collier County Sheriff's deputies jointly escalated a high-speed chase in Collier County, Florida, that ended when the driver crashed into multiple vehicles on I-75 near mile marker 108 in Naples. The unidentified driver was pronounced dead. Police did not disclose why they escalated the fatal chase. Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an internal self-investigation.

https://winknews.com/2024/12/30/multiple-vehicles-involved-crash-collier-county/

On December 30, 2024, Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a 30-year-old man from Seminole at high speed for a window tint violation. The man, driving a 2023 Dodge Charger, allegedly began driving recklessly under pursuit pressure near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street and 7th Avenue in St. Petersburg. Florida Highway Patrol joined the pursuit, deploying spike strips. The man continued driving at an unspecified speed before crashing at the intersection of 16th St. S and 7th Ave. N. The driver was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The case is handled by Florida Highway Patrol and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in a self-investigation.

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On December 30, 2024, Orlando Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Shining Willow Terrace in Orlando, Florida. Upon arrival, officers encountered 26-year-old Timothy Woods. Police engaged him in an altercation and allege that he allegedly attempted to grab an officer's gun. Police shot and killed him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the fatal shooting.

https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2024/12/31/man-killed-after-orlando-police-respond-to-domestic-disturbance-calls

On December 28, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, Tampa Police Department Reserve Officer Shelby Riggs-Hopkins and her partner were on duty in the 600 block of Channelside Drive near Sparkman Wharf. They encountered 38-year-old Jaquan Thomas, who allegedly threatened to shoot officers and reached into his pocket. In response, Reserve Officer Riggs-Hopkins fired three shots, striking Thomas. Thomas was transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition. No firearm was recovered from Thomas at the scene.
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Reserve Officer Shelby Riggs-Hopkins previously served with the Orlando Police Department (OPD) for approximately a decade. In December 2015, she arrested Daniel Rushing after mistaking doughnut glaze in his vehicle for methamphetamine. Field tests conducted during the stop incorrectly indicated the presence of drugs, leading to Rushing's arrest. Subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed the substance was not an illegal drug, resulting in the charges being dropped. An internal investigation by OPD concluded that Riggs-Hopkins had made a false arrest, though it found no evidence of malice. She received a written reprimand for the incident and resigned from OPD on January 22, 2017.
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The 2015 incident led to a lawsuit against the city of Orlando, resulting in a $37,500 settlement for Daniel Rushing.
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As of July 2023, Riggs-Hopkins joined the Tampa Police Department as a reserve officer and worked for them when she killed Jaquan Thomas on 12/28/2024.
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https://www.fox13news.com/news/reserve-officer-shoots-man-who-threatened-police-reached-gun-tpd

On 12/26/2024, an off-duty correctional officer with the Orange County Corrections Department observed Widlerson Pierre, 21, allegedly burglarizing a vehicle at the Summergate Apartments in Orlando, Florida. The correctional officer confronted Pierre and shot and killed him.
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The Orlando Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: Fatalities: 1 (Widlerson Pierre)

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On December 24, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a standoff involving a barricaded individual in Lehigh Acres, Florida. During the confrontation, police shot and killed the individual. Details about the identity of the deceased and the circumstances leading to the standoff have not been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Identity Not Disclosed)

1. https://winknews.com/2024/12/24/deputies-in-standoff-person-barricaded-lehigh-acres-home/

Ollie Denise Rogers, 62, was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and was armed. Wakulla County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the scene and observed Rogers fire a long gun into the air before retreating into her home. The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Leon County Sheriff's Office Hostage Team and SWAT Team. After hours of a standoff, police escalated the situation. At some point, under unknown circumstances, officers opened fire and killed Rogers. Further details have not been disclosed.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/12/22/wakulla-sheriffs-office-shots-fired-sopchoppy-woman-dead-after-encounter-leon/77147901007/
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On December 21, 2024, an off-duty male Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) officer, while on his way to work, struck and killed a male pedestrian in the New Town neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The JSO Traffic Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.

• https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/12/21/jso-investigating-officer-involved-accident-involving-injuries/

On December 20, 2024, deputies from the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office in Florida responded to an incident involving a man. Police have not explained further. During the encounter, deputies shot and killed him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.facebook.com/GilchristCountySheriffsOffice/posts/pfbid02HaJw4fgxrLDgvY7qqp16jRcAPGGMcZSRx28oQaihSfFNTH99jpzoah9uYK11N8jUl

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Boca Raton Police Department responded to an incident near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street. During this encounter, Officer Michael Super opened fire, killing Morey Clemmons, who was believed to have been unarmed. The circumstances of the killing remain unclear.

Clemmons was known to be experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident. His family described him as a "beautiful man" who struggled with housing instability for years. Clemmons had a history of being targeted by police for petty theft. In a prior incident, he was accused of allegedly throwing a glass bottle at an officer and charged with aggravated assault. Police had a warrant for his arrest related to this alleged incident when he was shot and killed.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation. Officer Michael Super has been placed on "Critical Incident Leave" pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Total Fatalities During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Updated: 01/02/2025

https://cbs12.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-boca-raton-police-department-closed-2nd-avenue-and-2nd-street-traffic-south-florida-news-december-18-2024

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:46 AM, deputies from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1100 block of Egret Lake Way in Viera, Florida. Deputies alleged that the man was uncooperative and made unspecified verbal threats. He exited the residence holding a gun. Officers opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/brevard-county-deputy-involved-shooting-december-17-2024

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., Charlotte County Sheriff's Corporal Elio Diaz conducted a traffic stop at a Chevron gas station located at 4100 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. During the encounter, the driver, 24-year-old Andrew Mostyn, pulled out a rifle and opened fire on Corporal Diaz, fatally wounding him.
Mostyn fled the scene and was later located near a Popeyes restaurant on Kings Highway. When deputies approached him, Mostyn reached for a rifle. Deputies opened fire and killed him.
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The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

1. https://winknews.com/2024/12/16/charlotte-county-deputy-dies-in-the-line-of-duty/
2. https://winknews.com/2024/12/17/mother-of-shooter-who-killed-charlotte-county-deputy-claims-he-had-extreme-mental-illness/
3. https://winknews.com/2024/12/16/sheriffs-share-condolences-for-slain-charlotte-county-corporal/

On 12/14/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic aggravated assault call before Robert Drangel fled the scene. Deputies located him near Hollywood Boulevard and Interstate 95. Police escalated a pursuit that ended near the Tri-Rail station on Southwest 21st Street in Fort Lauderdale. Deputies hit him with a PIT maneuver. They then opened fire on him inside the car, killing him, stating an unknown perceived threat. Drangel was pronounced dead at the site of the shooting.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-bso-deputies-shooting-tri-rail-station/3495318/