Deputy Fires Weapon At Suspect That Pulled Gun

December 21, 2016

An Escambia County deputy fired his weapon at a suspect Tuesday afternoon about 3:30 near W Street and Truman Avenue.

A patrol deputy attempted to pull over a vehicle, but the driver would not stop. The deputy discontinued the traffic stop, and the unidentified suspect wrecked his vehicle nearby.

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Major Andrew Hobbs said the driver got out of the vehicle and pointed his firearm at the deputy as the officer drove towards him. The deputy then shot at, but did not hit, the suspect.

The suspect then threw his gun down, got down on the ground and complied with the deputy. He was taken into custody and transported to the Escambia County Jail. The identity of the suspect has not yet been released.

Pictured: An Escambia County deputy shot at a suspect that pulled a weapon Tuesday afternoon. Top photo courtesy Hudson Miller/WEAR 3. Bottom photos NorthEscambia.com reader submitted by Cor’Darious Jones, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “Deputy Fires Weapon At Suspect That Pulled Gun”

  1. Hugh on December 22nd, 2016 11:02 am

    Just another sorry piece of crap to feed in the jail system. I’m surprised the suspect complied. Don’t happen too often. The situation just gets uglier.

  2. Tired on December 21st, 2016 11:02 pm

    Bahahaha, it ain’t no fun when they shoot back….

  3. Pcoladad on December 21st, 2016 10:22 am

    Too bad the deputy hasn’t had any recent time at the range…One more we wouldn’t have to worry about…Pcoladad for more time at the range!!!

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