Update: Suspect Dead After Officer Involved Shooting On Pensacola Beach

March 17, 2021

A suspect is dead following an officer involved shooting Wednesday night on Pensacola Beach. In an update Thursday morning, law enforcement said the suspect pulled a weapon from his waistband.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed disturbance at the Surf and Sand Hotel on Fort Pickens Road, just across the the Casino Beach parking lot. The caller advised that a male suspect was battering a female, and he was armed with a gun. Deputies arrived on scene and located the suspect and victim inside the hotel room.

“The suspect was armed, refusing all commands to surrender, he then pulled the weapon from his waistband, forcing deputies to shoot the suspect”, according to a statement from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect was struck and was pronounced deceased on scene. There were no deputies injured during the incident.

As is standard procedure, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer involved shooting. Bot deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Pictured: The scene at the Surf and Sand Hotel on Pensacola Beach shortly after an officer involved shooting Wednesday night. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

7 Responses to “Update: Suspect Dead After Officer Involved Shooting On Pensacola Beach”

  1. Lindy Phillips on March 18th, 2021 3:56 pm

    I’m so glade they didn’t give him a chance to use his weapon. GREAT JOB BLUE!!

  2. Craig E Stephens on March 18th, 2021 11:07 am

    Another example of the threats and unknowns these LEOs face every single day. Heroes — all of them.

  3. Rasheed Jackson on March 18th, 2021 11:00 am

    Pulling a gun while being confronted by multiple police officers is never a smart move. This is a sad thing to happen and not just for the person and their family who has lost their life but also for the police officers that were forced into a situation where they had to use deadly force. Prayers for all.

  4. Hmmm on March 18th, 2021 10:45 am

    Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

  5. Michael B Holman on March 18th, 2021 10:07 am

    Very well written article. I hope the female is doing fine. I guess we all have to watch who we choose to associate with , or we may end up in the same situation. Bad associations ruin useful habits.

  6. AC on March 18th, 2021 8:32 am

    Too bad there wasn’t a social worker on hand to take care of this situation.

    *sarcasm*

  7. JTV on March 18th, 2021 4:38 am

    Take out the trash
    I’m so thankful our LEO got home safely.

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