Pasco County, Florida – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has released new bodycam footage providing insight into the events that led to a deputy opening fire on a suspect on Saturday evening.
According to official reports, the incident unfolded when a deputy, stationed at a 7-Eleven in Hudson, identified a man in an SUV as Paul Smith, linked to a case of battery-by-strangulation. Smith, who was recognized to have an extensive and violent criminal record, was approached by the deputy.
Defend Your Retirement Against Bidenflation
The bodycam recording captured the deputy’s request for Smith to exit the vehicle. Instead of complying, Smith proceeded to sit in the driver’s seat, questioning the purpose of the interaction.
As Smith attempted to drive off, the deputy intervened, resulting in a struggle that led to the suspect accelerating with the deputy holding onto the vehicle.
Stop Risking Your Safety: Uncover the Truth Behind the Best Survival Caliber!
Repeatedly instructing Smith to exit the car, the deputy resorted to the use of a taser without success. Despite warnings and commands from law enforcement, the suspect continued to drive erratically, prompting the deputy to draw his weapon and warn of the consequences if the suspect failed to stop.
In the tense encounter, the suspect demanded the deputy to release him, exacerbating the confrontation.
Following the deputy’s action, a gunshot was fired, striking Smith in the back. The suspect expressed shock and disbelief at the unfolding events.
Despite the efforts to halt the vehicle and administer emergency aid to Smith, the sheriff’s office confirmed that the suspect succumbed to the injuries sustained during the altercation.
The Inside Story Of The CIA’s Secret Operation To Overthrow Iran’s Democracy [VIDEOS]
Self Employed or Business Owner? Find Out How To Claim A MAJOR Tax Credit
Join the Discussion
COMMENTS POLICY: We have no tolerance for messages of violence, racism, vulgarity, obscenity or other such discourteous behavior. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and useful online dialogue.
sorry not sorry this needs to start happening all over the country as a warning to criminals that refuse to comply. hopefully the message will make them think twice. people the majority are tired of the nonsense.
Looks like a clean shooting to me. To Hell with those tasers. All that did was to “super charge” the Moron.