Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel McClelland
Gender : Male
Age : 47
Race : White
Date : 08/15/2024
Location : 8th Street
City : West Palmetto
County : Manatee
State : Florida
Agency : Palmetto Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 15, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Palmetto Police responded to a call about 47-year-old Daniel McClelland, who was reportedly in a mental health crisis and making suicidal threats. When officers arrived at his residence on 8th Street, McClelland retreated inside and later emerged holding a rifle, which he allegedly pointed at the officers. Police fired, striking and killing McClelland. He was transported to a local trauma center, where he was later pronounced dead. 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: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/08/14/man-who-allegedly-pointed-rifle-officers-dies-hospital/
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2024/08/15/palmetto-man-dies-hours-after-provoking-lethal-action-police-say/74816925007/
