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Deputy’s Condition Upgraded; Two Arrested In Shooting
March 21, 2013
An Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering today after was shot in the leg Wednesday night in the Scenic Hills neighborhood.
Keenan Ross Finkelstein, 23, was charged with attempted murder of a police officer in connection with the shooting of Sgt. Shedrick Johnson.
Johnson responded to a house in the 8800 block of Burning Tree Road in the Scenic Hills area off Nine Mile Road in an attempt to locate a robbery suspect, later identified as Jonathan Brett Chappell, 24.
Chappell had robbed an individual at gunpoint at the Tom Thumb on Pensacola Boulevard near W Street earlier in the evening and retreated to the Scenic Hills home where his acquaintance, Finkelstein, awaited.
According to both the victim and the suspect, the robbery occurred after the two had met to make a drug deal.
As deputies approached the house Finkelstein came out of the garage.Johnson identified himself as law enforcement and instructed him to show his hands. At that time Finkelstein raised a handgun and shots were fired. In the exchange of gunfire, Johnson was wounded in the leg and retreated across the street. He was then transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he remains.
According to hospital officials, Johnson’s condition has been upgraded to fair. Finkelstein was located a short distance away and arrested by Pensacola Police officer. Shortly afterwards, Chappell exited the garage and was arrested. He was charged with armed robbery with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
Finkelstein is being held without bond, while Chappell’s bond is set at $110,000.
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11 Responses to “Deputy’s Condition Upgraded; Two Arrested In Shooting”
Amen Mechelle, it is best not to hassle LE. Just show them your Documentation, be cooperative and polite and the next thing you know you are on your way.
There is no percentage in rudeness.
Sergeant Johnson I pray you make a full recovery and good luck in your career sir.
This man has always tried to help people and yes I will be the first to say I’ve had my share of run ins with him but he does have a heart in there and is not scared to do his job haha he will take anyone to jail.Get better SHAKA…..you are needed out here. You are one of the few that understands and even though we on different sides thank you for always watching over the children and helping them be safe.
Praying for your full recovery and quick return to work Sgt. Johnson. Thank you for your service.
I know what it means to be on the wrong side of the law and you know there is a certain distaste for law enforcement after that, but I must admit that the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is one of the finest outfits around.
this scum needs to go away for a very long time, their willful actions to disregard the law coupled with their total disregard for life should warrant life in prison, they dont need to be living among decent law abiding people…
Praise be to God for sparing this brave man! May God continue to be with him as he goes thru his healing process and may He comfort this deputy’s family and friends thru this difficult time. May God also be with the fellow officers of this man as they perform their duties and with him when he returns to duty. God Is Good All The Time!
You might not like the police because of the attitude. But when they they are going into a situation or pulling a car over, they never know what they will encounter.
These men and women deserve respect and our thanks and appreciation just like any soldier and 1st responder. GOD bless you for your fearlessness out there.
I hope your surgery goes well and that you have a quick and full recovery <3
I used to ride along with this deputy. Great guy! Praying for his healing.
This Sergeant will be back. He is strong physically and mentally. He is an amazing cop. Get well soon.
I have a little brother that goes to work on patrol and wonders as me, what has become of our southern kindship! We all better stand behind our peace officers! They will be there when ya really need it!
Hopefully this Deputy makes a full revovery. Dangerous out there fellas. Stay safe. Thank you for being on the front line. Not a career for the weak.
The biggest “gotchya” to a criminal who has shot a cop is for that same officer to be back out on patrol in the same spot. Unwaivered.