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On 12/13/2024, at approximately 11:59 p.m., 67-year-old Newell Mock fatally shot a man inside a residence in the SweetBay neighborhood of Panama City, Florida. He also shot a woman multiple times; she survived and was transported to a local hospital. Two children, aged 5 and 7, were present during the incident but were unharmed. When officers from the Panama City Police Department arrived, they found Mock armed and standing on the front porch. As officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, Mock took his own life. The Panama City Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/crime/2024/12/14/police-in-panama-city-florida-investigate-apparent-murder-suicide/76992552007/
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city/two-dead-one-injured-in-reported-murder-suicide-incident-at-a-residence-in-panama-city/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/crime/two-people-dead-one-injured-in-apparent-murder-suicide-officials/

On December 12, 2024, the Broward Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an armed man barricaded inside a residence in the 5000 block of Northwest 50th Street, Tamarac, Florida. SWAT officers and crisis negotiators were deployed to the scene at approximately 11 p.m.
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After several hours of attempted negotiation, SWAT members breached the residence using specialized equipment and deployed a robot to search the interior. Upon entry, officers discovered 34-year-old Chadwyck Reid deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other individuals were present inside the residence.The Broward Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the incident. The Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/swat-team-responds-to-report-of-armed-man-barricaded-inside-tamarac-home/
2. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/armed-man-barricaded-for-hours-inside-tamarac-home-bso/3494013/
3. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/06/14/swat-team-responds-to-barricaded-subject-in-tamarac/
4. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-found-dead-in-tamarac-home-after-swat-standoff/

On December 11, 2024, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers responded to a call regarding a 21-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence in the 300 block of Southwest 25th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered the manexiting the home with a gun. Officers opened fire. The man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality

1. https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/21-year-old-man-armed-with-gun-during-mental-health-crisis-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-fort-lauderdale/

On December 7, 2024, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call at a residence on the 10000 block of Courtney Palm Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. The incident began as a welfare check after a family member reported hearing a gunshot from the bathroom.
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Upon arrival, deputies found the bathroom door locked and forced entry. Inside, they discovered 67-year-old Anthony Dadante sitting in a bathtub, with his chest covered in blood and holding a firearm. He allegedly pointed the firearm at one of the deputies. Both officers opened fire, fatally striking him.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister commented on the incident, stating the deputies acted in response to a life-threatening situation.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1

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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/intense-video-shows-florida-deputies-shoot-kill-armed-suspect-hiding-in-bathtub/3490173/?utm_

On 12/06/2024, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Titusville Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence incident near the intersection of South Washington Avenue and Country Club Drive. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Karl Christopher Gibson, the individual involved in the domestic disturbance. Police alleged that Gibson exited the vehicle while displaying a weapon. Officers fired shots, resulting in his death.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024

1. https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/12/titusville-man-identified-as-domestic-violence-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-friday-morning/

On 12/06/2024, at approximately 12:32 p.m., a Lauderhill Police Department officer responded to a call at the Majestic Gardens Apartment Complex in the 4000 block of Northwest 16th Street in Lauderhill. Upon arrival, the officer encountered 28-year-old Monique Scott, who had a large knife. Scott continued to advance. The officer discharged his firearm, striking Scott.
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Scott was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, per department policy.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024

1. https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/woman-armed-with-knife-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-lauderhill/
2. https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/police-release-bodycam-video-of-knife-wielding-womans-fatal-shooting-in-lauderhill-as-husband-questions-officers-actions/

On 12/05/2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a dispute between neighbors on Camden Street near West Waters Avenue. The caller, Jason Douglas Paul, alleged that his neighbor had assaulted him and made threats to kill the neighbor.
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Deputies found Paul acting erratically and attempted to take him into custody under Florida's Baker Act. Paul retreated into his home and refused to come out. Deputies broke through the window and entered the home. In a back bedroom, Deputy John Howes allegedly ordered Paul to drop the knife and then fired shots, striking Paul.
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Paul was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024

1. https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/12/06/hillsborough-deputy-man-fatally-shoots-man-during-call-tampa/
2. https://www.mediaite.com/crime/shocking-video-shows-florida-cops-burst-through-window-and-shoot-and-kill-womans-knife-wielding-attacker/
3. Body Cam: https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/12/06/hillsborough-deputy-man-fatally-shoots-man-during-call-tampa/

On November 28, 2024, deputies from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a suicidal individual at the Kingston Shores Condominiums in Ormond-By-The-Sea, Florida. The individual, identified as 56-year-old Joseph DiFusco, a veteran from Connecticut with a history of mental health issues, was staying in an Airbnb rental.
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Initially, around 4 a.m., deputies made contact with DiFusco, who declined medical assistance. Approximately two hours later, DiFusco began firing hundreds of rounds into neighboring condominiums and at responding deputies.
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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office SWAT team was deployed, and residents were evacuated for safety. Despite attempts at negotiation, DiFusco continued firing, targeting negotiators and SWAT vehicles.
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Armed with multiple firearms, including a shotgun, handgun, and a tommy gun, DiFusco retreated to a back bedroom. After deploying tear gas without success, a SWAT sniper fatally shot DiFusco to protect the community and law enforcement personnel.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: November 29, 2024

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-ormond-beach-man-shooting-neighbors-deputies-inside-apartment/CBDC5Q5DWJCWHFUO3VZG4VIB5E/

On 11/28/2024, Ocala Police Department officers located a vehicle linked to 36-year-old Jamar Calloway, who was wanted for a double homicide in Georgia. Police approached Calloway’s vehicle, parked at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center. When officers neared the vehicle, Calloway produced a firearm and shot himself in the head. Emergency medical services transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
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Calloway had reportedly fled to Florida after fatally shooting his girlfriend, Shendora Adams, and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun Adams, earlier that day in Bainbridge, Georgia. Law enforcement sources suggest he confessed the crime to his parents before the incident. No evidence has been provided to confirm whether police attempted de-escalation or engaged with Calloway prior to his actions.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the homicide case involving Shendora and Tyiun Adams, while the Ocala Police Department has not disclosed further details about their interaction with Calloway. Information regarding the number of officers present or any bodycam footage has not been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.ocala.com/story/news/crime/2024/11/30/georgia-murder-suspect-dies-in-ocala-florida-shot-himself-on-thanksgiving/76674581007/
https://www.ocala.com/story/news/crime/2024/11/29/georgia-murder-suspect-shoots-himself-in-ocala-florida-parking-lot/76593238007/
https://www.bainbridgereporter.com/2024/11/28/georgia-double-homicide-suspect-takes-own-life-in-florida/

On 11/25/2024, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office attempted to arrest Alphonso Neal, a 21-year-old man accused of homicide on Heck Drive. Police intercepted Neal during a traffic stop near York Road and Pondella Road. Authorities allege that Neal pointed a handgun and fired at officers. Deputies responded by shooting Neal multiple times, killing him at the scene. Police have not clarified whether attempts to de-escalate the situation were made before opening fire.
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The deputies involved were placed on administrative leave with pay. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation. Body camera footage, if available, has not been disclosed, and the number of shots fired by police has not been made public.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

• https://www.nbc-2.com/article/deputies-kill-homicide-suspect-shooting-north-fort-myers/63035621
• https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/north-fort-myers-deputy-involved-shooting
• https://www.winknews.com/2024/11/26/man-killed-in-north-fort-myers-shooting/
• https://www.nbc-2.com/news/local-news/lee-county/lee-county-deputy-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead
https://www.abc-7.com/news/local-news/lee-county-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/deputies-shoot-and-kill-homicide-suspect-during-traffic-stop

On 11/16/2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Deputy Jared Mincemeyer conducted a traffic stop near West Hillsborough Avenue and Elliot Drive for an obscured license plate. The male driver initially complied by showing his hands when instructed.
When asked to exit the vehicle, the man allegedly reached for a firearm and exited the vehicle with the weapon in hand. Deputy Mincemeyeropened fire, striking the individual. The man was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://teamhcso.com/News/PressRelease/a3f2d873-c3e9-44a6-9a25-59b34154f7b2/en-US
https://www.fox13news.com/news/bodycam-video-shows-moments-leading-hillsborough-deputy-shooting-killing-man-armed-gun
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/bodycam-footage-shows-moments-before-man-shot-killed-by-hillsborough-deputy/

On 11/09/2024, Polk County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Eagle Lake after a 61-year-old woman reported being attacked by her husband, Charles Franklin Edwards Jr. The victim's screams were reportedly audible during the 911 call. Upon arrival, Deputy Christopher Johnston entered the residence and observed Edwards striking the woman with a hammer. Johnston repeatedly commanded Edwards to drop the weapon, but Edwards ignored the orders.
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The deputy attempted to use a Taser on Edwards, who removed the probes and advanced toward Johnston while holding the hammer. Johnston fired multiple shots, striking Edwards. Edwards was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman sustained significant injuries but is expected to survive.
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Edwards, a father of three and former mechanic, had no publicly documented history of violence, though neighbors reported escalating tensions in the household. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has not released information about whether de-escalation tactics or alternative interventions were considered prior to deploying deadly force.
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The 10th Judicial Circuit's Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating the shooting, with an internal review being conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The findings will be forwarded to the 10th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office for further review. Body camera footage, if available, has not been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last update: November 22, 2024

https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/2024/11/09/oidi-task-force-investigates-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-eagle-lake
https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-who-violently-beat-wife-hammer-shot-killed-polk-county-deputy-pcso
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/11/09/man-with-hammer-charged-at-polk-deputy-who-fatally-shot-him-sheriffs-office-says/

On November 6, 2024, Tampa Police officers initiated an operation to apprehend Michael Shaheen, a 28-year-old individual identified as a suspect in a November 1 shooting on East Hillsborough Avenue. Police observed Shaheen at his residence and attempted to detain him during a traffic stop. Shaheen refused multiple commands to exit his vehicle, prompting the deployment of the Tampa Police SWAT team.
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For over three hours, negotiators engaged with Shaheen while he remained locked inside his vehicle and ceased communication. SWAT officers approached and found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
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The Tampa Police Department has launched an internal investigation to review the actions and strategies employed by the SWAT team during the standoff.

https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-11/shooting-suspect-dies-suicide-despite-hours-negotiation-efforts-police-159221
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/tampa-police-department-shooting-suspect-dead-from-suicide/

On November 4, 2024, around 5:45 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man walking with a rifle on Wonder Road in Marianna, Florida. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation by deploying non-lethal projectiles. According to their statement, the man raised the rifle toward them, leading deputies to fire multiple shots, killing him.
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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: 12/03/2024

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/jackson-county/deadly-shooting-investigation-underway-in-marianna
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/jackson-county/jackson-county-deputy-involved-murder

On October 28, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) officers J. Rose and J. Montgomery were investigating a carjacking on Eaverson Street in the Hogans Creek neighborhood when they encountered 54-year-old Djuan Jackson. Jackson, who had no connection to the carjacking, was near the victim’s family and was alleged to have been holding what appeared to be a knife. Officers claimed Jackson made stabbing motions toward a family member and fired multiple shots at him after commanding him to drop the object. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The object Jackson was holding was later identified as a butter knife. Body-worn camera footage released by JSO shows officers issuing commands before firing. After shooting Jackson, officers placed him in handcuffs and attempted medical aid, but he died from his injuries. No officers or bystanders were reported injured.
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Jackson’s daughter has criticized the response, pointing out his mental health issues and questioning why lethal force was necessary for a man armed with a butter knife. The Florida State Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. JSO will also conduct an internal review.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-releases-body-camera-video-oct-28-officer-involved-shooting/VBX5DJL2NNHCLA6XYSORQN4DYM/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/11/07/daughter-of-man-killed-while-wielding-butter-knife-criticizes-police-response-in-durkeeville-shooting/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jso-officer-involved-shooting-dujuan-jackson/77-3d0bb51d-f86d-4ebe-b796-3fb725f1af15
https://jaxtoday.org/2024/10/29/police-shooting-butter-knife/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/10/29/jso-man-shot-and-killed-by-two-police-officers-was-holding-butter-knife/

On October 27, 2024, Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a mobile home park near US-19 in New Port Richey, Florida, after reports of a man in a mental health crisis. Deputies approached the individual, but details about their methods remain undisclosed. The man retreated behind a trailer, where he reportedly died by suicide during the encounter.
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The circumstances surrounding the incident and the actions taken by deputies to engage with the man have not been fully disclosed. 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: December 3, 2024

https://www.pascosheriff.com/community-alert-deputy-involved-shooting-new-port-richey/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-injured-deputy-involved-shooting-pasco-county
https://news.pascosheriff.com/pasco-sheriffs-office-community-news/deputy-involved-shooting-pr/
https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/federal-suspect-hospitalized-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-pasco/
https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-pasco-deputies-investigating/

Elroy Clarke was engaged in a dispute with a man who had been staying at his home for three months. There have been problems and he wanted the man to leave. An altercation took place and Charlotte County deputies arrived. Elroy Clarke had allegedly had an FTA warrant for a trespassing charge and police arrived at a fight he had with an unwanted person at his home to wanting to arrest him for failure to appear in court for the trespassing charge. Police attacked him with several rounds of taser, pepper spray, baton and physical assault by three deputies. Police finally shot and killed the unarmed man in his driveway. Bodycam linked below. Clarke was a sovereign citizen which is an ideology that does not recognize authority of the state. Police commonly target sovereign citizens.

https://www.nbc-2.com/article/deputies-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-charlotte-county/62696749

https://www.police1.com/sovereign-citizens/bwc-man-with-sovereign-ideologies-resists-arrest-charges-deputy-before-fatal-ois

BWC:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1075873200398563

On October 23, 2024, Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving 41-year-old Adayn Rodriguez at a residence on the 2000 block of Slocumb Road in Haines City, Florida. Rodriguez had allegedly threatened to harm himself and his wife, Karla Rodriguez, during a mental health crisis. Deputies escalated the situation into a standoff that lasted several hours, during which Rodriguez retreated inside the residence.
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Deputies reported that Rodriguez pointed a weapon at them multiple times during the encounter. After negotiation efforts failed, deputies entered the home and discovered that Rodriguez had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His wife, Karla Rodriguez, was also found deceased inside the home under unclear circumstances, and an investigation into her death is ongoing.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the shooting.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.fox13news.com/news/deputy-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-polk-county
https://www.wesh.com/article/gunman-killed-in-polk-county-standoff/62699048
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/polk-county-deputy-shooting-shot-suspect-grady-judd/67-68fd4413-e07e-4d70-b6b9-4da2196c6463
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/deputy-involved-shooting-in-northeast-polk-county-officials
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/2-dead-after-domestic-situation-leads-deputy-involved-shooting-sheriff-says/TEPENESATVBTFKZGP4JKP7IIIY/

On October 16, 2024, around 9:20 p.m., the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and SWAT team executed arrest and search warrants at a residence on Lake Charles Lane in Palm Coast, Florida. Yairton Garcia, 54, was the subject of the warrants, issued in connection with a shooting earlier that month in Flagler Beach.
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Deputies ordered all occupants to leave the home via public address system announcements. While several family members complied, Garcia remained inside and refused to cooperate. The FCSO Crisis Negotiation Team attempted to establish communication, but Garcia did not respond to phone calls or PA instructions.
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The SWAT team deployed an ICOR Mini-CALIBER robot to deliver a phone to Garcia, but he did not engage. After hours of silence, the robot was redeployed for surveillance and located Garcia in the bathroom, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Family members informed law enforcement that Garcia had expressed a refusal to go to jail prior to the standoff.

https://www.flaglercountybuzz.com/2024/10/17/suspect-wanted-in-flagler-beach-shooting-found-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.flaglersheriff.com/cmsfiles/2024-188-Suspect-Wanted-in-Flagler-Beach-Shooting-Found-Dead-from-Self-Inflicted-Gunshot-Wound-docx.pdf
https://flaglerlive.com/wanted-in-flagler-beach-shooting/
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/oct/17/palm-coast-man-wanted-in-connection-to-flagler-beach-shooting-shoots-himself-instead-of-surrendering-to-flagler-deputies/
https://news.yahoo.com/news/man-apparently-shoots-himself-flagler-145240174.html

Lt. Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, 39, was killed on October 14, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. She was a lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Her husband, Anthony Shea, 49, a former sergeant at the same agency, is accused of shooting her and staging the death as a suicide. The couple had recently argued, and Anthony resigned under investigation. He was indicted on first-degree murder and evidence tampering charges. Ellie, known for her mentorship and leadership, joined the sheriff's office in 2011.
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Anthony Shea, indicted for the first-degree murder of his wife, Lt. Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, is expected to face trial, though no specific trial date has been set. If convicted, the maximum penalty in Florida for first-degree murder is the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. Shea, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, was arrested after staging the crime as a suicide. His trial will depend on the legal proceedings following his arraignment and other pre-trial hearings.

https://www.newsbreak.com/law-crime-520571/3639968382173-former-florida-sheriff-s-deputy-allegedly-killed-his-estranged-wife-who-also-worked-as-a-sheriff-s-deputy-staged-her-murder-as-a-suicide-then-went-to-publix-with-their-children
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-deputy-indicted-first-degree-murder-his-deputy-wife/NPOAOVXJPRBFNPERSWKQIAFABQ/

On October 10, 2024, Hollywood Police Department officers responded to a reported dispute between neighbors over a damaged fence in the 6600 block of Eaton Street in Hollywood, Florida. Upon arrival, officers entered the home of 48-year-old Juan Wu without permission, according to his family. They demanded Wu produce identification, which he refused.
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Wu's brother, who was present, tried to explain in Spanish that Wu was a Marine Corps veteran suffering from PTSD. The family also noted that no one in the home spoke English. Officers escalated the encounter by deploying a Taser on Wu, but when it failed to subdue him, an officer discharged their firearm, fatally striking him.
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Wu was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The family described Wu as a devoted husband and father who leaves behind a wife battling cancer and a young child. They have questioned the officers’ decision to use lethal force, particularly given Wu’s mental health condition and the language barrier.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident to assess the actions of the officers involved and whether proper protocols were followed.
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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/2024/10/17/authorities-id-man-killed-by-hollywood-officer-during-neighbor-dispute/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/hollywood-police-identify-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-fence-dispute/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/hollywood-police-identify-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-911-call-released/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/they-killed-him-knowing-he-was-sick-family-of-man-killed-during-altercation-with-police-speaks/3443057/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/juan-pena-obituary?id=56540701

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/

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_