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Javontee Johnquel Brice

Gender : Male

Age : 28

Race : Black

Date : 06/24/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Hamilton County

County : Hamilton

State : Florida

Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after 3 homicides

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/24/2024, Javontee Johnquel Brice, 28, was located by Hamilton County deputies at a service station in Florida after allegedly fleeing the scene of three homicides, including the death of his mother. According to police, Brice was armed and engaged officers in a shootout when they attempted to approach him. Deputies shot and killed Brice during the confrontation.
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Court records from Manatee County reveal that Brice had a documented history of mental health issues and was reportedly in need of services that were not adequately provided. Police have not released body-worn camera footage or other evidence to substantiate their account of the events. Questions remain about the escalation of the encounter and whether non-lethal alternatives or additional de-escalation efforts were considered before officers used lethal force.
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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway, but no timeline for the release of findings or details about the officers involved has been provided.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jacksonville.com/news/crime/hamilton-county-javontee-brice-police-shooting-2024/
https://www.wtsp.com/news/local/javontee-brice-mental-health-homicides-police-shootout/
https://www.gainesville.com/news/hamilton-police-shootout-javontee-brice-mental-health/