Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Eric Escobar
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/12/2025
Location : Villa Roma Circle
City : Clermont
County : Lake
State : Florida
Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Eric Escobar, 39, was shot and killed by Lake County deputies on Villa Roma Circle in Clermont. Deputies responded to reports of erratic behavior. Escobar allegedly failed to follow commands and showed a firearm. A deputy opened fire and killed him. Family said he was in mental health crisis.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wesh.com/article/lake-deputies-shoot-kill-man-clermont/64463982
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/04/13/lake-county-deputies-fatally-shoot-armed-man-during-mental-health-crisis/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/lake-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-after-responding-to-mental-health-call-in-clermont
