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Eric Seckington

Gender : Male

Age : 65

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : River Run

City : Altamonte Springs

County : Seminole

State : Florida

Agency : Altamonte Springs Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/05/2024, Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) responded to a welfare check in the River Run neighborhood after residents reported that 65-year-old Eric Seckington was walking through the area with a rifle, acting strangely and appearing agitated. Upon arrival, officers encountered Seckington holding a rifle. Police reportedly issued firm commands for Seckington to drop the weapon, which he ignored. Police allege Seckington raised or attempted to position the rifle, prompting officers to open fire, striking and killing him. Seckington was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Body camera footage released by ASPD shows officers approaching Seckington and issuing commands before the shooting occurred. At this time, the names of the officer(s) involved have not been disclosed.
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Seckington had a history of mental illness, resulting in approximately 40 calls for service to his residence over the past year. Two weeks prior to the incident, he was assessed by the Aspire Mobile Response Unit and briefly hospitalized. Neighbors reported ongoing disturbances involving Seckington, including stalking and trespassing. A restraining order against him had been approved just minutes before the fatal encounter.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/07/officer-shoots-kills-rifle-wielding-man-who-walked-into-altamonte-springs-house/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/11/watch-bodycam-footage-released-after-rifle-wielding-man-shot-killed-by-altamonte-springs-officer/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/neighbors-say-armed-man-shot-by-altamonte-springs-police-had-caused-disturbances-before
https://www.wesh.com/article/armed-suspect-shot-altamonte-springs/46666175