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Pensacola Police Officer Cleared In Fatal Cantonment Shooting Last June
November 5, 2023
The shooting of a man in Cantonment last June by a Pensacola Police officer has been ruled justified and no charges will be filed, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
It happened on Durant Lane near South Highway 97, just north of West Kingsfield Road on June 28 after a PPD officer learned a vehicle involved in a hit and run was in the area.
The officer confronted Charles Vincent Todd Jr. and an altercation followed. Investigators said Todd snatched the officer’s Taser from its holster, and aimed it at the officer’s face before trying to grab the officer’s gun. from its holster. The officer was forced to fire his weapon, shooting and killing Todd.
A mutual-aid agreement is in place between the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and PPD to cross jurisdictions when needed.
PPD has not named the officer as they continue an internal investigation.
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2 Responses to “Pensacola Police Officer Cleared In Fatal Cantonment Shooting Last June”
In every single case of police shootings one thing is common. People resist arrest and refuse to do what they are told. The roadside is not the place to argue, flee or fight. Everyone has the right to dispute their charges and/or the officer’s action in court!
Just as it should be!! Do Not Resist a Law Enforcement Officer! Good Job LEO.
Sorry for the family but he made the choice to cause his family grief and cost him his own life.
I hope all Law Enforcement agencies put a mutual-aid agreement in place if they don’t already have it. Yes, I Support All Officers of the Law!