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COn 06/20/2024, Christopher Pringle, 33, was reported missing while visiting Port St. Lucie, Florida, from Texas. St. Lucie Police located Pringle driving on a highway and deployed stop sticks to disable his vehicle. Pringle evaded the initial attempt to stop him, prompting an escalated response involving dozens of officers, a helicopter, and drones. Using cell phone tracking technology, police pinpointed his location at a shopping mall parking lot.
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A SWAT team was deployed to the scene, locking down the mall and surrounding Pringle’s van. Officers brought a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle and established a perimeter while attempting a surround-and-callout strategy. Police shattered the windows of Pringle’s van using breaching tools and threw flashbang grenades inside to disorient him. Chemical agents were also deployed into the vehicle, with witnesses reporting hearing Pringle coughing during the prolonged standoff.
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Despite the intense tactical response, Pringle was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the van. Police disclosed that Pringle possessed only a homemade .22 firearm and had not threatened or harmed anyone during the incident. St. Lucie Police confirmed that Pringle was not being sought in connection with any crime, emphasizing that the operation originated as a welfare check stemming from his missing person report.
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Pringle’s family described him as a positive individual who had been battling depression and questioned the need for the aggressive tactics employed by police. The St. Lucie Police Department has announced an internal investigation into the handling of the case, including the decisions to deploy SWAT, escalate the response, and use chemical agents and armored vehicles during a non-criminal investigation.

https://www.tcpalm.com/news/st-lucie-police-missing-person-swat-christopher-pringle-2024/
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/missing-texas-man-found-dead-in-st-lucie-mall-swat-standoff/
https://www.wfla.com/news/st-lucie-police-missing-person-case-escalates-to-fatal-standoff/

On 06/15/2024, Tampa Police Department officers and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Cactus Wren Place in Tampa, Florida. Upon arrival, officers encountered 19-year-old Christos Alexander Themelis Jr. outside with his mother. According to police, Alexander shot and killed his mother under the pressure of their presence.
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Following the shooting, Alexander locked himself inside the home, leading to a prolonged standoff. SWAT units were deployed to the scene, utilizing a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle, ballistic shields, and other tactical equipment to secure the perimeter. Negotiators attempted to communicate with Alexander, but he reportedly remained unresponsive.
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During the standoff, SWAT deployed a police robot to breach the home. The robot was equipped with cameras to assess the interior and ensure officer safety. Upon entering, the robot found Alexander deceased inside the home. Police stated that Alexander is believed to have died during a shootout with SWAT officers. No injuries to law enforcement were reported.
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Investigators have not disclosed whether body-worn camera footage, additional evidence, or independent reviews corroborate the timeline or circumstances of the shooting. The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have announced a joint investigation into the events leading up to Alexander’s death.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa-police-swat-shootout-christos-themelis-jr-2024-06-15/
https://www.wtsp.com/news/local/hillsborough/tampa-police-deadly-domestic-violence-swat-incident/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/swat-deployed-tampa-domestic-violence-double-homicide-shootout
https://www.wfla.com/news/tampa-police-deadly-shootout-with-suspect-after-domestic-violence-call/

On 06/09/2024, Fort Myers Police responded to a home at 2948 Grand Ave following a 911 call from the wife of Willy Lumaine, 33, reporting a violent incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered Lumaine at the scene, reportedly holding a dismembered torso and a knife. Police stated that Lumaine had killed and dismembered his roommate before their arrival.
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Officers claim that Lumaine did not comply with their commands to drop the knife, and he was shot and killed by police at the scene. Police have not disclosed whether any de-escalation tactics were attempted or the exact timeline of events leading to the use of deadly force.
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The Fort Myers Police Department has initiated an internal investigation into the incident. Authorities have not released body-worn camera footage or additional evidence to corroborate the officers' account. The investigation will review the circumstances surrounding Lumaine's death and the police response.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.fox4now.com/violent-attack-man-shot-by-police-after-mutilated-body-found-in-fort-myers

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/06/10/wife-children-hid-as-fort-myers-man-dismembered-roommate-police-say-willy-lumaine/74049620007/

https://wiod.iheart.com/featured/florida-news/content/2024-06-12-man-killed-by-fort-myers-police-after-murdering-and-dismembering-roomate/

https://www.nbc-2.com/article/florida-man-murder-roommate-fort-myers-police/61072149

On 06/08/2024, Homestead Police officers arrived at a residence on NW Second Street in Homestead, Florida, to arrest Gabriel Gelpi Rodriguez, 33, in connection with a prior incident. According to police accounts, Rodriguez was allegedly holding an unspecified sharp object when officers encountered him inside the home.
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Police claim Rodriguez failed to comply with their commands to drop the object. Officers opened fire, shooting and killing him at the scene. Details regarding what led to the encounter escalating to lethal force have not been disclosed, and no information has been provided about whether de-escalation tactics or non-lethal measures were attempted.
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Homestead Police have announced an internal investigation into the incident. However, no timeline for the release of findings or additional evidence, such as body-worn camera footage, has been provided.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/miami-dade/homestead-police-shooting-2024-06-08
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/homestead-shooting-gabriel-rodriguez/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/gabriel-rodriguez-killed-in-homestead-police-shooting/

On 06/07/2024, St. Johns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check regarding a mental health crisis involving 65-year-old John David Herron. Police were informed that Herron was reportedly armed, intoxicated, and suicidal. Deputies located Herron on Old Moultrie Road near US-1 South.
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According to police accounts, Herron allegedly rammed a police vehicle during the encounter. Deputies then opened fire, shooting and killing him. No details have been released about whether de-escalation tactics, mental health professionals, or non-lethal options were employed to resolve the situation before the use of deadly force.
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The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has announced an internal investigation into the incident. At this time, no body-worn camera footage or additional evidence has been released to corroborate the events described by police. The lack of transparency surrounding the use of lethal force in a welfare check has raised questions about the handling of 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.jacksonville.com/news/st-johns-county-deputies-shooting-welfare-check-2024-06-07
https://www.staugustine.com/news/st-johns-county-mental-health-crisis-police-shooting/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-johns-county-man-killed-by-deputies-during-welfare-check/

On 06/01/2024, a Fort Lauderdale Police Department officer, responding to a call, collided with a female driver at the intersection of NW 11th and NW 9th Streets. The officer was reportedly en route to an emergency, but details about the vehicle’s speed, whether lights and sirens were activated, or other contributing factors have not been disclosed.
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The female driver, whose identity has not been released, was killed in the crash. Investigators have not provided information about her actions leading up to the collision or other environmental factors that may have contributed.
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The Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s internal affairs unit and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the incident. Dashcam footage, if available, has not yet been released to the public.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (female driver).
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fort-lauderdale-police-fatal-crash-2024-06-01
https://www.local10.com/news/broward/fatal-police-vehicle-collision-investigation-nw-streets/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-police-vehicle-crash-fatality/

On 05/31/2024, Daniel Lewis, 27, was shot and killed during a confrontation with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Miami Gardens Police officers near Northwest 161 Street and 27 Place in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to police, agents and officers were conducting “proactive patrols” in the area in response to a series of recent shootings.
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The ATF and Miami Gardens Police stated that during the operation, they encountered Lewis, who was reportedly armed. A shootout ensued, and Lewis was fatally shot. Authorities have not disclosed specific details about what led to the confrontation, nor have they provided evidence of Lewis’s involvement in any criminal activity related to the operation.
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The agencies involved have not released body-worn camera footage, ballistic reports, or other evidence to clarify the circumstances of the shooting. The incident is under joint investigation by the ATF and Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Daniel Lewis).
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/miami-dade/atf-miami-gardens-shootout-proactive-patrol-2024/
https://www.local10.com/news/miami-dade/atf-agent-involved-in-fatal-shooting-miami-gardens-proactive-patrol/
https://www.wplg.com/news/local/atf-miami-gardens-shooting-police-patrol/

On 05/30/2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida, as a result of a high-speed police chase initiated by the Plant City Police Department. The crash claimed the life of 73-year-old Pam Damewood, a third-party bystander. Police have not disclosed whom they were pursuing, the reason for the chase, or whether the pursuit complied with department protocols regarding high-speed chases.
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Witnesses reported that the fleeing vehicle collided with several other cars during the chase, causing the fatal crash. Police have not confirmed the speeds reached during the pursuit or the distance over which the chase occurred. The lack of transparency regarding the justification for the chase and adherence to safety protocols has raised concerns about whether the pursuit was appropriate under the circumstances. The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Pam Damewood).
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tampabay.com/news/police-chase-fatal-crash-lakeland-plant-city-2024/
https://www.theledger.com/news/lakeland-fatal-crash-police-pursuit-pam-damewood/
https://www.wfla.com/news/local/police-chase-crash-leaves-elderly-woman-dead-plant-city/

Holly Hill PD were called to a man having a mental health crisis and threatening others with a steak knife. The man, initially only identified as "Michael" allegedly had a long history of schizophrenia and needed mental health help. When police arrived, he was seen running, still holding his steak knife. he was shot and killed within seconds of police arriving.

https://www.wesh.com/article/holly-hill-officer-shooting/60929929

On 05/28/2024, the Bradenton Police Department responded to reports of a woman in mental health crisis threatening to kill herself at a residence in the 4400 block of Ironwood Circle. Officers arrived on the scene and reportedly secured the building before attempting to make contact with the woman. During the incident, several gunshots were heard. Upon entry, officers found that the woman had died from suicide by gunshot. The police response, including their actions to secure the area and engage with the woman, remains under review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

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https://www.suncoastchronicle.com/breaking/ironwood-circle-suicide-details
https://www.manateecountyobserver.com/police-response-ironwood-suicide

On 05/26/2024, officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to an incident in the Brentwood area of Jacksonville, Florida, where 30-year-old Ray Anthony Ross was reportedly seen firing into a car. Officer Brian L. Rone engaged Ross in a shootout, during which Ross was shot and killed by police gunfire. The exchange of gunfire also resulted in a stray bullet striking a nearby house. Authorities have not disclosed whether anyone else was injured. The incident remains under investigation to assess the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the officers' actions.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.jacksonvillelocalnews.com/brentwood-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.duvalchronicle.com/ray-anthony-ross-incident-summary
https://www.northeastfloridanews.com/jso-shootout-in-brentwood

On 05/24/2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted an operation at a Pizza Hut located at 2509 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. During the operation, a male individual was shot and killed by an unidentified officer. The reasons for the shooting have not been disclosed by the agency. No additional details about the circumstances leading to the use of lethal force have been provided.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are 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.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/suspect-shot-dead-by-drug-enforcement-administration-agent-in-west-palm-beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Ib9Bm2_RQ

On 05/23/2024, deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office initiated a high-speed pursuit of 36-year-old Miguel Antonio Moreno after he was accused of peeping and video-recording a young girl. The chase continued until officers deployed spike strips on U.S. 1 near Shores Boulevard, which Moreno's vehicle struck. As a result of hitting the spike strips, Moreno crashed his vehicle and died at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed the speeds involved in the chase or the precise details of the crash. Investigations are ongoing to review the circumstances leading to the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.localnewsstjohns.com/miguel-moreno-chase-crash
https://www.stjohnschronicle.com/police-chase-us1-crash-details
https://www.flaglernews.com/police-incident-moreno-chase

On 05/21/2024, US Marshals and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confronted Nelson Fabian Marrero Jr. in Oceanway, Jacksonville, Florida. Marrero was wanted for prior offenses, including a stabbing and sexual battery. During the attempted arrest, officers shot and killed him. The circumstances leading to the use of lethal force remain undisclosed. Photographs or footage from the scene, if available, could provide additional clarity regarding the events.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/06/12/wanted-south-carolina-man-fatally-shot-at-oceanway-gas-station-was-connected-to-westside-stabbing
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/05/21/police-involved-shooting-in-oceanway-near-new-berlin-road-sources-say
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/one-dead-at-police-scene-oceanway-area/77-905b5dbd-2000-446b-bcc8-c28181ff04f3

On 05/18/2024, the Fort Pierce Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at North 24th Street and Avenue M in Fort Pierce, Florida. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals who had been shot, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene, while one was injured. Officers located Bernard Smith nearby. During the confrontation, police shot and killed Smith. Details about what led to the use of lethal force have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

L.ast Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2024/05/18/fort-pierce-shooting-2-dead-1-hurt-police-shoot-kill-man/
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fort-pierce/police-respond-to-shooting-that-left-two-dead-in-fort-pierce
https://www.cbs12.com/news/local/fort-pierce-police-officers-shoot-kill-man-2-dead-1-injured-in-separate-shooting

On 05/15/2024, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was deployed to a residence on CR 751 in Alachua County, Florida, following reports of an armed barricade situation involving Joseph A. Ogle, a 59-year-old white male. SWAT officers ultimately deployed a BearCat armored vehicle to breach the residence after Ogle reportedly refused to surrender. During the operation, officers used tear gas to force him out of the home. An armed confrontation ensued, during which officers fatally shot Ogle. Law enforcement did not disclosedthe identities of the officers involved or further details about 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.gainesville.com/story/news/2024/05/15/swat-team-shooting-alachua-county-florida/
https://www.wcjb.com/2024/05/15/alachua-county-man-killed-during-swat-operation/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2024/05/15/alachua-swat-incident-man-killed-police/

On 05/13/2024, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported kidnapping involving Jovanni Caceres Steffani, a 38-year-old white male. Steffani had allegedly abducted a woman and a child. Law enforcement located Steffani at a hotel in Suwanee, Florida, with the child present. Officers surrounded the location and attempted to negotiate his surrender. Under the pressure of the police operation, Steffani shot and killed himself. The child was safely recovered at the scene and taken into protective custody. The woman, identified as the second victim, was later found dead at a separate location. Investigators have not disclosed additional details regarding the woman’s death or Steffani's motive.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tampabay.com/news/2024/05/13/hillsborough-kidnapping-suicide-hotel/
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/police-standoff-suicide-suwanee-kidnapping/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/kidnapping-hillsborough-county-suicide

On 05/10/2024, at approximately 11 p.m., officers from the Hallandale Beach Police Department and deputies from the Broward County Sheriff's Office pursued a 2016 Dodge Charger suspected in an armed carjacking. The vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old male, traveled northbound on Interstate 95, reaching speeds of up to 135 mph. Reports indicate that the fleeing vehicle reached speeds of approximately 135 miles per hour during the chase. The pursuit ended at the intersection of West Copans Road in Pompano Beach, Florida, when the Charger ran a red light while attempting a left turn. At the same time, Patricia Schmelz, a 68-year-old bystander, was proceeding through the intersection on a green light in her 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The Charger crashed into Schmelz' vehicle, resulting in a T-bone crash. Emergency responders transported Schmelz to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/pompano-beach-fatal-police-chase-2024
https://www.local10.com/news/florida/broward/police-chase-results-in-bystander-death-in-pompano-beach/
https://www.wsvn.com/news/local/bystander-killed-in-crash-following-police-chase-in-pompano-beach/

On 05/08/2024, the Stuart Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle occupied by three teenagers, including 17-year-old Marcus Griffin, for undisclosed reasons. Officers deployed spike strips on SW Gaines Avenue, which successfully deflated the vehicle's tires. Losing control, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a nearby body of water. Despite rescue efforts, all three occupants, including Griffin, drowned. The specific circumstances surrounding the reason for the chase and whether it complied with departmental pursuit policies have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/teen-fatal-police-chase-stuart-body-water
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/2024/05/08/police-chase-ends-fatal-water-crash-teens-stuart
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/2024/05/08/teens-die-after-chase-vehicle-water-stuart-police

On 05/08/2024, the Stuart Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle occupied by three teenagers, including 19-year-old Jerry Choisy, for undisclosed reasons. Officers deployed spike strips on SW Gaines Avenue, which successfully deflated the vehicle's tires. Losing control, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a nearby body of water. Despite rescue efforts, all three occupants, including Griffin, drowned. The specific circumstances surrounding the reason for the chase and whether it complied with departmental pursuit policies have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/teen-fatal-police-chase-stuart-body-water
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/2024/05/08/police-chase-ends-fatal-water-crash-teens-stuart
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/2024/05/08/teens-die-after-chase-vehicle-water-stuart-police

On 05/08/2024, the Stuart Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle occupied by three teenagers, including 17-year-old Marcus Griffin, for undisclosed reasons. Officers deployed spike strips on SW Gaines Avenue, which successfully deflated the vehicle's tires. Losing control, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a nearby body of water. Despite rescue efforts, all three occupants, including Griffin, drowned. The specific circumstances surrounding the reason for the chase and whether it complied with departmental pursuit policies have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/teen-fatal-police-chase-stuart-body-water
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/2024/05/08/police-chase-ends-fatal-water-crash-teens-stuart
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/2024/05/08/teens-die-after-chase-vehicle-water-stuart-police

On 05/07/2024, Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a man at the intersection of Prospect Road and S.R. 52 in Dade City, Florida. The man, who had active warrants, drove away. Deputies pursued and eventually caught up with him. During the encounter, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the pursuit or the man's identity.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/05/07/suspect-suicide-pasco-deputies-traffic-stop
https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-deputies-traffic-stop-man-dies-suicide
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/pasco-county/man-dies-after-suicide-following-deputy-pursuit-in-dade-city

Coral Springs tried to traffic-stop a car for dark window tint. The car fled and police escalated a chase until the vehicle hit a bystander car, ejecting and killing 6-year-old Harlow Jet Tran.Police allegedly did not pursue when the driver of a white 2023 Mercedes-Benz drove away from a traffic stop. The vehicle fled at high speed and collided with a 2018 gray Chevrolet Traverse carrying six-year-old Harlow Jet Tran and her great-grandmother. The impact split the Traverse in half, ejecting Harlow, who was secured in a car seat. She was airlifted to Broward General Medical Center, where she died from her injuries. Harlow's great-grandmother sustained life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The fleeing driver and two passengers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 killed, 1 injured.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/6-year-old-girl-dies-after-car-crash-in-coral-springs-driver-arrested/
https://coralspringstalk.com/money-for-family-of-6-year-old-girl-51502
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/05/07/child-killed-in-coral-springs-crash-driver-charged/

On 05/07/2024, deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to arrest 40-year-old Anthony Ray Gamez at a location on 2905 S Frontage Rd in Plant City, Florida. According to initial reports, Gamez allegedly presented a firearm during the encounter, prompting deputies to open fire. He was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.
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The circumstances surrounding the encounter, including the reason for the attempted arrest and whether deputies followed protocols, have not been fully disclosed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the incident to determine the sequence of events and assess the actions of the deputies involved.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/2024/05/08/anthony-ray-gamez-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office-shooting/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-sheriffs-office-shooting-plant-city
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/fdle-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-plant-city/

On 05/03/2024, 23-year-old Roger Fortson, an active-duty U.S. Air Force serviceman stationed at Hurlburt Field, was fatally shot in his apartment at 319 Racetrack Road in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Deputy Eddie Duran of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a disturbance call unrelated to Fortson when he knocked on Fortson's door. Fortson, who was on a FaceTime call at the time, retrieved his legally owned firearm for self-defense and opened the door with the gun pointed downward. Deputy Duran immediately fired six shots, striking Fortson. Fortson was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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An internal investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office concluded that Duran’s actions were "not objectively reasonable" and violated departmental policies. Duran was terminated from his position on 05/31/2024. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Fortson's family, stated that Fortson was a legal gun owner with no criminal record, acting to defend himself in his home. Crump and human rights advocates have highlighted potential racial bias and the use of excessive force in the incident, calling for accountability.
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On 08/25/2024, Eddie Duran was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison. He was arrested and later released on a $100,000 bond. Fortson’s family, represented by Crump, is pursuing justice and pushing for systemic changes to prevent similar incidents.
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Roger Fortson, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, was a decorated U.S. Air Force member serving in the 4th Special Operations Squadron. Known for his dedication and integrity, he had recently returned from an overseas mission. The case has drawn widespread attention, with advocates and community leaders emphasizing the need for transparency and justice in police interactions, particularly concerning racial disparities.

NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/body-camera-video-roger-fortson-shooting-death-florida-deputies-us-airman/85-bf163aaf-b7c9-46b0-a827-b579e58befca
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/i-cant-breathe-airman-alone-in-apartment-and-on-facetime-shot-6-times-by-deputy-who-burst-through-the-door-of-wrong-address-lawyer-alleges/
https://www.sheriff-okaloosa.org/okaloosa-county-sheriffs-office-releases-administrative-internal-affairs-investigation-into-the-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-of-roger-fortson-2/
https://apnews.com/article/airman-killed-roger-fortson-deputy-charged-florida-850414e0baea006d36f2ed9b2f4a385d
https://www.newsweek.com/roger-fortson-shooting-eddie-duran-florida-deputy-manslaughter-1943700
https://www.the-sun.com/news/11324139/who-roger-fortson-airman-death/
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BWC:
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQeSnL3ncxE

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., 29-year-old Isabella North flagged down a passerby near Denton Avenue and Dane Lane in Hudson, Florida, requesting assistance. The passerby contacted emergency services and handed the phone to North, who expressed homicidal thoughts and stated that she had a knife. Two deputies from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrived at her home. They saw her with a 12-inch knife. North walked towards them. Both deputies fired one shot each, striking her. The fatal shooting occurred in less than 30 seconds of the deputies first arriving and making contact with her. North was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. The two deputies have been placed on administrative leave. The names of the deputies have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/deputy-shoots-knife-wielding-woman-in-pasco-county-pcso/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/armed-woman-shot-in-confrontation-with-pasco-deputies
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/pcso-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-in-hudson
https://iontb.com/knife-wielding-woman-killed-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-hudson/
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/deputy-shoots-woman-knife-pasco-county/67-b169a438-c3cc-44c8-97a9-c52cb39b1795
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/woman-shot-after-confronting-pasco-county-deputies-with-knife
https://www.tampafp.com/body-worn-camera-in-deadly-pasco-county-deputy-involved-shooting-released/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-woman-with-knife-shot-killed-by-deputies-sheriffs-office-says
https://news.pascoflorida.org/woman-dies-after-being-shot-by-pasco-county-deputies/
https://www.tampafp.com/woman-with-knife-shot-by-deputies-after-confrontation-in-hudson/

On April 29, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop a 23-year-old male driver for a traffic violation on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida. The driver did not stop. Florida Highway Patrol escalated the chase at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The chase ended when the vehicle lost control on the interstate exit, struck a curb, and came to a stop. Officers found the driver deceased in the vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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As of December 4, 2024, the identity of the driver and the officers involved has not been released. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://winknews.com/2024/11/09/1-dead-after-crash-on-colonial-blvd/
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/one-man-dead-after-crash-on-colonial-blvd/62860257
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/fatal-crash-on-colonial-and-treeline-lanes-shut-down
https://winknews.com/2022/12/07/police-chase-driver-leads-fort-myers-police-on-pursuit-through-colonial-blvd/
https://winknews.com/2024/10/28/active-police-investigation-on-colonial-blvd-and-ortiz-ave/
https://www.fox4now.com/downtown-fort-myers/fmpd-investigating-deadly-shooting-at-colonial-blvd-and-oritz
https://www.yahoo.com/news/one-dead-hit-run-involved-141351428.html
https://winknews.com/2024/10/31/man-connected-to-homicide-investigation-appears-in-court/

On April 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Eric Gray, a 20-year-old fast-food employee, was riding his bicycle home along North Andrews Avenue near Northwest 15th Avenue in Pompano Beach, Florida. At that time, Broward County deputies responding to reports of a street takeover at the intersection of McNab Road and Andrews Avenue chased a 2017 Mercedes C300 Coupe.
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During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with a marked BSO K-9 unit. The Mercedes then lost control, rotated clockwise, slid toward the bicycle lane and sidewalk, and struck Gray. Gray was pronounced dead at the scene by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics.
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The driver of the Mercedes was arrested and charged. The Broward County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation. Police have not disclosed the names of the involved officers.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/pompano-beach-street-takeover-pursuit-ends-in-driver-fatally-hitting-bicyclist-while-fleeing-deputies/3297130/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/04/28/bicyclist-dies-after-driver-trying-to-get-away-from-deputies-runs-him-over-in-pompano-beach/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/bso-man-struck-and-killed-cyclist-while-trying-to-flee-deputies-in-pompano-beach/
https://broward.us/2024/04/28/deputies-arrest-driver-after-bicyclist-killed-in-pompano-beach/
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/eric-gray-pompano-beach-broward-hit-run-crash-andrews-avenue

On April 27, 2024, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Deputy Shannon Conover of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office patrolled Hunt Fountain Park in Lakeland, Florida, due to recent burglary incidents. The park had closed over two hours earlier. Deputy Conover approached a white Mercedes-Benz occupied by 26-year-old Kyran Caples. Caples, dressed in all-white attire, refused to provide identification or exit the vehicle. Deputy Conover requested backup; Lt. Chad Anderson and Deputy Craig Smith arrived. As the deputies attempted to engage Caples, his vehicle began to move. When the deputies tried to stop the vehicle, Caples fired five shots, striking Lt. Anderson in the left arm, with the bullet lodging near his heart and spinal column, and hitting Deputy Smith twice in the right arm. The deputies, along with additional officers, opened fire, discharging 38 rounds and striking Caples eight times, resulting in his death at the park.
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Investigations indicated that Caples had no prior criminal record. He had adopted the Moorish sovereign citizen ideology during his time at California State University, Fresno. Sovereign citizens often refuse to cooperate with police, not recognizing them as authorities whose orders they must follow.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the incident, and the deputies remain on administrative leave. No determination has been made on whether the deputies’ actions were justified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/04/29/polk-county-sheriff-to-give-update-on-shooting-of-2-deputies/
https://abc30.com/fresno-state-deputies-shot-kyran-caples-suspect-killed/14749118/
https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/what-is-a-moorish-sovereign-citizen/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-dead-shooting-2-polk-185040168.html
https://www.lkldnow.com/man-26-who-shot-polk-county-deputies-underwent-radical-transformation/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/sheriff-grady-judd-sheds-light-on-deadly-gunfight-with-sovereign-citizen-that-injured-2-polk-county-deputies
https://www.yahoo.com/news/polk-deputy-fraction-inch-death-232502321.html
https://kmph.com/news/local/former-fresno-state-student-killed-in-shootout-with-deputies-in-florida
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/sheriff-grady-judd-deputies-shot-moorish-gunman-dead/67-3e4a63f3-fffa-4d8d-a33a-d9a5aba0c0c1
https://www.fox13news.com/news/polk-deputies-shot-in-the-line-of-duty-face-months-of-recovery

On 04/27/2024, Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call reporting lewd and lascivious behavior near North Powerline Road in Pompano Beach, Florida. Deputy Wyatt Jennesse, 24, struck and killed Jamil Moreland, 28, on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. The incident occurred as Deputy Jennesse was first approaching the location of Moreland, who was in the left thru lane of the roadway. It was approximately 5:32 a.m., and low lighting conditions may have contributed to reduced visibility, as Moreland was reportedly lying or crouched in the roadway. Investigators confirmed that Moreland was the subject of the lewd behavior report. They stated that excessive speed was not a factor in the crash, and it remains unclear if Moreland was within a marked crosswalk. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/BSO-DETECTIVES-INVESTIGATE-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-FATAL-CRASH.aspx
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-bso-deputy-in-pompano-beach/3296654/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/bso-deputy-fatally-struck-pedestrian-in-pompano-beach-authorities-say/
https://cbs12.com/news/local/broward-county-sheriff-office-bso-deputy-pedestrian-fort-lauderdale-pompano-beach-04-28-2024
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/jamil-moreland-fatal-pedestrian-crash-broward-deputy-pompano-beach

On April 27, 2024, at approximately 7:09 a.m., deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrived at a residence on Salem Drive in Sunny Hills, Florida, to execute an out-of-county arrest warrant for 42-year-old Brian James Propes. The warrant included 20 counts related to the possession or intentional viewing of child sexual abuse material, with a bond set at $200,000.
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Upon arrival, deputies were informed by a family member that Propes was in a rear bedroom. They proceeded to the location and informed Propes of the warrant, attempting to take him into custody. Propes resisted arrest. The deputies engaged in a physical altercation with him. He reportedly produced a gun, pointing it at them. Deputies opened fire, striking Propes.
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The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://fosterfollynews.net/2024/04/27/washington-county-florida-sheriffs-office-shoots-and-kills-brian-james-propes-during-warrant-for-sexual-exploitation-of-minor/
https://washingtoncounty.news/2024/04/27/man-fatally-shot-by-law-enforcement-during-arrest-attempt-for-alleged-sex-crime-against-minor/
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/washington-county/washington-county-deputies-shoot-and-kill-out-of-state-suspect/
https://www.obertfuneralhome.com/obituary/brian-propes
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/brian-propes-obituary?pid=207004398

On April 25, 2024, shortly after 9 a.m., deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for a wellness check at Green Pine Cemetery in Yulee, Florida, following reports of a man in mental health crisis who was potentially suicidal. Deputies arrived and found the man holding a pistol to his head. Police alleged that at some point, he pointed the gun at them. Deputies opened fire and killed him.
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As of this update, the identities of the deceased and the involved officers have not been disclosed by police. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/officer-invovled-shooting-reported-near-yulee-nassau-county-sheriff-office/77-5e170b26-3446-4a4c-8da0-c86fe7f45ffb
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/nassau-county-sheriffs-office-responding-deputy-involved-shooting-near-yulee-cemetery/MAFEPVMRXJHGZCLIIQK5GMXVS4/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/04/25/nassau-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-after-he-pointed-his-firearm-at-officers/
https://yuleenews.com/man-with-gun-killed-in-cemetery-confrontation-with-nassau-county-deputies/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nassau-county-deputies-shoot-kill-180653429.html

On April 24, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., Orlando Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Orange Avenue and South Lucerne Circle in Orlando, Florida. The driver, 29-year-old Michael David Dennis, was wanted on warrants for attempted murder and aggravated stalking. As officers approached, Dennis fired a handgun at them. An officer fired shots, fatally wounding Dennis.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed.

https://www.orlando-news.com/2024/04/25/attempted-murder-suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-orlando/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-police-lucerne-circle-incident
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/records-man-killed-after-shooting-police-downtown-orlando-shot-his-ex-earlier-this-week/VYIGVFTLURCGXO45LFBU3TPPMA/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/04/24/traffic-alert-road-closed-due-to-police-incident-in-downtown-orlando/
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2024/04/25/officer-involved-shooting

On April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a man threatening people with firearms near the intersection of Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail in Lake Worth, Florida. Witnesses reported that 38-year-old Benoit Pasteur was pushing a shopping cart containing guns and a gas container and had allegedly to carjack a woman with a child in her vehicle.
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Upon arrival, deputies encountered Pasteur, who allegedly pointed a rifle at them. A deputy opened fire, striking Pasteur. Pasteur was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, which is standard protocol. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-deputy-shooting-lake-worth-benoit-pasteur/60618124
https://www.wpbf.com/article/911-calls-released-after-florida-man-benoit-pasteur-deputy-involved-shooting-deadly-lake-worth/60626635
https://cbs12.com/news/local/pbso-identify-man-shot-by-deputy-in-shopping-plaza-benoit-pasteur-pbso-sheriff-ric-bradshaw-hypoluxo-road-and-military-trail-dunkin-donuts-florida-april-26-2024
https://www.wptv.com/news/palm-beach-county/region-c-palm-beach-county/dangerous-man-shot-and-killed-by-palm-beach-county-deputy-identified
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-deputy-shooting-lake-worth-hypoluxo-military-trail/60604130

On April 20, 2024, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper initiated a high-speed pursuit of a stolen Honda CRV occupied by four teenagers—Lawrence McClendon Jr. (17), Jabril Cheevers (16), Teleak Roberts (15), and Philemon Moore (14)—on State Road 24 near U.S. 301 in Waldo, Florida. The vehicle, reported stolen from Gainesville, was detected by a license plate reader.

As law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle initially slowed but then accelerated, reaching speeds up to 111 mph. During the pursuit, the FHP trooper executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to roll over and collide with a concrete utility pole. Two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two succumbed to their injuries at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 fatalities
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/4-killed-in-florida-after-stolen-suv-crashes-into-cement-pole-during-chase-troopers-say
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/family-newberry-teens-killed-waldo
https://www.tampafp.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-high-speed-chase-in-stolen-suv-fhp/
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/tragedy-strikes-four-teens-killed-in-high-speed-chase-crash-in-newberry-florida
https://people.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-crashing-into-pole-high-speed-police-chase-8640846

On April 20, 2024, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper initiated a high-speed pursuit of a stolen Honda CRV occupied by four teenagers—Lawrence McClendon Jr. (17), Jabril Cheevers (16), Teleak Roberts (15), and Philemon Moore (14)—on State Road 24 near U.S. 301 in Waldo, Florida. The vehicle, reported stolen from Gainesville, was detected by a license plate reader.

As law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle initially slowed but then accelerated, reaching speeds up to 111 mph. During the pursuit, the FHP trooper executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to roll over and collide with a concrete utility pole. Two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two died from their injuries at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 fatalities
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/4-killed-in-florida-after-stolen-suv-crashes-into-cement-pole-during-chase-troopers-say
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/family-newberry-teens-killed-waldo
https://www.tampafp.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-high-speed-chase-in-stolen-suv-fhp/
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/tragedy-strikes-four-teens-killed-in-high-speed-chase-crash-in-newberry-florida
https://people.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-crashing-into-pole-high-speed-police-chase-8640846

On April 20, 2024, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper initiated a high-speed pursuit of a stolen Honda CRV occupied by four teenagers—Lawrence McClendon Jr. (17), Jabril Cheevers (16), Teleak Roberts (15), and Philemon Moore (14)—on State Road 24 near U.S. 301 in Waldo, Florida. The vehicle was detected by an ALPR license plate reader.
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As troopers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle initially slowed but then accelerated due to the pursuit, reaching speeds up to 111 mph. The FHP trooper executed a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to roll over and collide with a concrete utility pole at high speed. Two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two died from their injuries at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 fatalities, no survivors.
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/4-killed-in-florida-after-stolen-suv-crashes-into-cement-pole-during-chase-troopers-say
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/family-newberry-teens-killed-waldo
https://www.tampafp.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-high-speed-chase-in-stolen-suv-fhp/
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/tragedy-strikes-four-teens-killed-in-high-speed-chase-crash-in-newberry-florida
https://people.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-crashing-into-pole-high-speed-police-chase-8640846

On April 20, 2024, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper initiated a high-speed pursuit of a stolen Honda CRV occupied by four teenagers—Lawrence McClendon Jr. (17), Jabril Cheevers (16), Teleak Roberts (15), and Philemon Moore (14)—on State Road 24 near U.S. 301 in Waldo, Florida. The vehicle was detected by an ALPR license plate reader.
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As troopers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle initially slowed but then accelerated due to the pursuit, reaching speeds up to 111 mph. The FHP trooper executed a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to roll over and collide with a concrete utility pole at high speed. Two of the teens were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two died from their injuries at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 fatalities
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/4-killed-in-florida-after-stolen-suv-crashes-into-cement-pole-during-chase-troopers-say
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/family-newberry-teens-killed-waldo
https://www.tampafp.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-high-speed-chase-in-stolen-suv-fhp/
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/tragedy-strikes-four-teens-killed-in-high-speed-chase-crash-in-newberry-florida
https://people.com/4-florida-teens-killed-after-crashing-into-pole-high-speed-police-chase-8640846

On April 18, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a Stuart Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near U.S. Highway 1 and Southeast Central Parkway in Stuart, Florida. Police did not disclose the reason for the traffic stop.
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During the high-speed chase, the fleeing vehicle collided with a transit bus, which then struck a red BMW driven by a 76-year-old man. The collision resulted in the death of the BMW driver and incapacitating injuries to his 74-year-old female passenger.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was arrested at the crash site. The Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. As of this update, the identities of the deceased and the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://cbs12.com/news/local/one-person-dead-following-police-chase-stuart-police-department-report-pursuit-traffic-stop-traffic-fatality-april-19-2024
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/stuart-police-officer-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-pursuit-that-ended-in-death-of-innocent-driver
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-stuart-police-pursuit-fatal-bystander/60552131
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/jerauis-jean-toyota-corolla-u-s-1-bmw-gmc-terrain-passenger
https://www.wqcs.org/2024-04-19/stuart-police-pursuit-of-fleeing-suspect-ends-in-fatal-crash-that-claimed-the-life-of-a-76-year-old-man

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Gregory Parsons, a 60-year-old transportation engineering consultant from Jacksonville, contacted the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 headquarters in Tampa, Florida. He informed a receptionist that he was in the parking lot with a bomb and intended to drive his vehicle into the building to cause harm.
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Tampa Police Department officers arrived promptly and located Parsons sitting in a blue SUV in the parking lot. As officers approached, Parsons pointed a gun at his head. Despite officers' attempts to negotiate, Parsons fatally shot himself.
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A subsequent search of Parsons' vehicle revealed multiple firearms, high-capacity magazines, gas tanks, and suspicious items, including wires. The Tampa Police Bomb Team assessed the situation, leading to the evacuation of the FDOT building and the nearby Florida Highway Patrol office as a precaution.
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Investigations revealed that Parsons had longstanding grievances with FDOT and local transportation agencies. He had previously presented his traffic design concept, the "Parallel Flow Intersection," to the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Parsons expressed frustration over the lack of adoption of his design, accusing officials of costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/04/2024

https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-who-took-his-own-life-outside-tampa-fdot-building-had-prior-disputes-with-state-local-agencies
https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspicious-items-found-inside-car-after-man-takes-his-own-life-bomb-squad-investigates-tampa-police
https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/911-call-released-after-man-made-bomb-threat-shot-self-outside-fdot-office/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-shot-self-tampa-fdot-230340814.html
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/tampa-fdot-suicide-pasco-county-threat/67-07cee89b-47f6-4816-946b-a42d0ca22221