Suspect Shot During Altercation With Escambia Deputies

November 25, 2013

A robbery suspect was shot this morning during an altercation with Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies.

Deputies made contact with Tyrone Michael Odom, 21, in the 3200 block of Tarragona Street. As deputies attempted to take the Odom into custody, a physical altercation followed as the he resisted arrest, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A firearm that the suspect had on his person discharged, hitting him. Odom was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with an injury that was not considered life threatening. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail after being treated and released.

Odom was charged with fleeing/eluding police, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, battery of an LEO, aggravated assault on an LEO and resisting with violence.

Comments

2 Responses to “Suspect Shot During Altercation With Escambia Deputies”

  1. Everett on November 26th, 2013 2:24 am

    Thank goodness the LEO’s weren’t hurt. Bet his momma’s proud of him.

  2. frank on November 25th, 2013 2:47 pm

    Way to go ECSO, Thank GOD no Officers were harmed.