Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Leon Hughes
Gender : Male
Age : 32
Race : Black
Date : 03/30/2021
Location : 6135 Youngerman Circle
City : Jacksonville
County : Duval
State : Florida
Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Officer J. H. Wing
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A domestic disturbance occurred at the Quality Inn, starting around 6:30 a.m. A woman called officers there several more times, with the last call shortly after 12:30 p.m. Michael Leon Hughes had forced his way back into the room after having left earlier. When two officers arrived, Hughes refused to leave. As officers attempted to take Hughes into custody, a struggle ensued lasting more than 60 seconds with one of the officers. Hughes reportedly gained control of Officer J. H. Wing's Taser, stunned him once, and was then shot and killed by the officer.
