Man Charged In Deputy-Involved Shooting In Escambia County

March 25, 2024

An Escambia County man is jailed following a deputy-involved shooting late Saturday night.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to to North “L” and Avery streets shortly before midnight.

During the investigation, a zTrip taxi driver said he picked up a man, later identified as 24-year-old Je’Teris Damon Peaks, in the 500 block. of Paula Avenue, taking him to a Family Dollar at 1717 North. Pace Boulevard. The driver stated that Peaks refused to pay for his fare.

The zTrip driver followed Peaks around the block where Peaks fired a shot at the driver, shattering the back window. The driver then turned the corner and observed a deputy who also heard the gunshots. The driver provided a description of the suspect and the area he was last seen in. Deputies then located Peaks who then fled from and pointed a firearm at them.

Deputies fired at Peaks, striking him. Peaks was arrested after being treated and released at a local hospital.

Peaks was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement office and possession of a firearm by convicted felon and resisting arrest. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.

No deputies or the zTrip driver were injured in the incident.

As is standard procedure, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

Comments

10 Responses to “Man Charged In Deputy-Involved Shooting In Escambia County”

  1. Boss Lady on March 27th, 2024 12:35 am

    Seriously JB…. You still think guns kill people on their own

  2. jb on March 26th, 2024 9:48 am

    but at the root of it all is the idea that EVERYONE can have as many weapons-including weapons of war – that they want-and now Ronny says let 18 yr olds buy weapons—you are just beginning to see the death and crime rate-it will go higher and higher

  3. David on March 25th, 2024 4:02 pm

    Let the punishment fit the crime that has been committed in every case. However in today’s justice system this is not the case as we all can see. There must come change and we, the people, must see to it.

  4. Eric M on March 25th, 2024 3:24 pm

    Please tell me how someone like this, who has about 5 felony and several first degree misdemeanors, is allowed out on the streets to terrorize the public and the police? Bring back the 3 strike laws and put them away for good.

  5. northofI10 on March 25th, 2024 2:59 pm

    Fired @ zTrip Driver one count of attempted murder
    Pointed firearm @ deputies–aggravated assault
    Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
    Resisting arrest

    This 24 YOA thug deserves never to see another day of freedom. Thank God, the ztrip driver and all law enforcement officers are safe.

  6. Susie on March 25th, 2024 11:27 am

    Twenty-four years old. What a waste of a human life. Thank the Lord this imp didn’t hurt the Deputy; although, the sound of a bullet coming his/her way is a thought you don’t forget. God bless our Law Enforcement. Keep them safe from these evil people.

  7. W. Ward on March 25th, 2024 10:06 am

    I have a private range at my house with life size targets should the deputy wish to practice his aim.

  8. straightshooter on March 25th, 2024 9:46 am

    Good Job ECSO. May need more time at the range.

  9. Molino Girl on March 25th, 2024 8:39 am

    I’ve never understood how firing a firearm at someone is aggravated assault and NOT attempted murder.

    @Bill T. – definitely agree.

  10. Bill T on March 25th, 2024 8:33 am

    You got to understand these type criminals don’t care about killing anyone you me a deputy anybody as long as they get what they want !!! And then they get jail time and we the people have ti take care of them hmmm something ain’t right about the way this works!!!! There has got to be a better way to deal with these people !! Now I have an idea but the other person would say oh that’s cruel punishment !!!

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