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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/21/2024

Location : 518 Lake Bridge Lane

City : Apopka

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Apopka Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/21/2024, the Apopka Police Department responded to a report of an individual experiencing a possible overdose at an apartment complex located at 518 Lake Bridge Lane in Apopka, Florida. Upon arrival, officers claimed the man had barricaded himself inside the apartment and was believed to be armed. The situation escalated, and the SWAT team was deployed to the scene.
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SWAT officers used a surround-and-callout strategy, deploying ballistic helmets, vests, and shields while setting up a secure perimeter around the apartment. Officers were armed with rifles and handguns and brought specialized breaching tools to gain entry. The standoff lasted several hours, during which officers reportedly attempted to engage the individual in negotiation. Despite these efforts, SWAT breached the apartment using tactical entry equipment and found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Apopka Police Department has not disclosed whether de-escalation tactics or mental health interventions were employed before the SWAT team’s involvement. The necessity of the heavy police presence and the timeline of the escalation remain unclear. Additionally, no body-worn camera footage or other evidence has been released to corroborate the police narrative or provide transparency about the decision-making process.
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The department has announced an internal review of the incident.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnkqcqYZKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e93EjDiVeM
https://www.orlando-news.com/2024/06/22/1-dead-after-overdose-call-leads-to-standoff-with-apopka-police-at-apartment-complex/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/swat-team-surrounds-apopka-apartment-complex-with-weapons-drawn/ar-BB1oFOLx?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&nose