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Richard Green

Gender : Male

Age : 40

Race : Black

Date : 09/21/2024

Location : InTown Suites at 1951 Central Florida Parkway near South Orange Blossom Trail

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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