Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Santrina Lester
Gender : Female
Age : 28
Race : Black
Date : 05/07/2025
Location : 2060 NE 2nd Street
City : Deerfield Beach
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Broward County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 7, 2025, Broward County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an armed woman pointing a firearm at an individual near 2060 NE 2nd Street in Deerfield Beach. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 28-year-old Santrina Lester inside a vehicle. Police allege that Lester produced a firearm. Deputies opened fire. The exchange occurred both inside and outside the vehicle. Lester was struck and was transported to Broward Health North, where she was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation, and involved deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
