Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel Lewis Hayes
Gender : Male
Age : 37
Race : Black
Date : 06/19/2025
Location : 9001 US 98 (Arby’s parking lot)
City : Pensacola
County : Escambia
State : Florida
Agency : Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 19, 2025 just before 3 p.m., Escambia County deputies received a tip that a man with warrants was working inside the Arby’s on US 98. Deputies located Daniel Lewis Hayes, 37, in the dining area. He fled behind the counter when they approached. Two deputies pursued him; Hayes knocked one deputy down. He then retrieved a knife and confronted three deputies who closed in on him. All three deputies opened fire, striking and killing Hayes in the parking lot. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation. Hayes was an Arby’s employee for about 12 years, described by family as humble, smiling, and generous.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-with-multiple-felonies-inside-arbys-ecso/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/06/19/ecso-man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-pensacola/youtube.com+4fox10tv.com+4weartv.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2yVIAZx6Y
