The Jacksonville (Florida) Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance video and body-worn camera video of a July 16 officer-involved shooting in which a man pulled a pistol from his truck and pointed it at a deputy.
Video Released of Florida Officer Shooting Armed Man at Gas Station
Video from the officer’s body camera shows a struggle between the officer and Paquin. Paquin reaches into his truck and produces a pistol. On the video the officer shoots Paquin as he appears to charge at the officer with the gun.
by Staff
July 24, 2024
A Jacsksonville Officer shoots a suspect charging at him with a pistol during an encounter July 16 at a gas station.
Credit:
Screen Shot from Jacksonville SO Video
Suspect Brenton Paquin, 37, was wanted for crimes in another Florida county and is a person of interest in a Vermont murder, First Coast News reports.
He was located at a gas station by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer and did not comply with the officer’s commands.
Video from the officer’s body camera shows a struggle between the officer and Paquin. Paquin reaches into his truck and produces a pistol. On the video the officer shoots Paquin as he appears to charge at the officer with the gun.
Paquin was still hospitalized as of Tuesday.
Authorities found narcotics and several rifles and shotguns in the truck.
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