Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Lewis Moores II
Gender : Male
Age : 50
Race : White
Date : 07/12/2021
Location : SR-52 and Smith Road
City : Dade City
County : Pasco
State : Florida
Agency : Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputies from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office were attempting to locate Lewis Moores II around 9:50 a.m. to arrest him on outstanding warrants. Two deputies ordered Moores to come out of his home. After about 10 minutes, Moores fired at the deputies, prompting one deputy to return fire. A standoff ensued, lasting approximately two hours, during which Moores periodically fired more shots while refusing to surrender. Moores ultimately shot and killed himself.
