Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Florida
A Florida deputy shot and killed a suspect, Paul Smith, who was wanted for domestic battery by strangulation, after he tried to flee in his car with the deputy hanging onto the open door.
Key Points
- Deputy used a taser before resorting to shooting the suspect
- Suspect had a significant criminal history of violence
Pros
- Deputy's attempt to apprehend a wanted suspect
- Use of body camera footage for transparency
Cons
- Fatal outcome of the incident
- Suspect's previous criminal history