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Cocoa City Council to draft letter to State Attorney on teen shooting case
Read full article: Cocoa City Council to draft letter to State Attorney on teen shooting caseThe Cocoa City Council voted unanimously to draft a letter to the State Attorney's office urging it to make a decision on whether to file charges against a deputy who shot and killed two teens.
High-speed pursuit: Sheriff’s helicopter can’t keep up with Camaro’s speed
Read full article: High-speed pursuit: Sheriff’s helicopter can’t keep up with Camaro’s speedCOCOA, Fla. – An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old man who Brevard County sheriff’s officials said nearly struck a deputy and led a 120 mph chase while driving into oncoming traffic. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the warrant was ordered for Deontarrius Smith, of Cocoa. Deputies said on June 30 agents with the Gameover Task Force observed a red Camaro driving erratically and speeding through Cocoa, so assistance from the sheriff’s helicopter was requested. Officials said Smith drove into oncoming traffic while speeding, so agents ended their pursuit. According to an affidavit, the helicopter could not keep up with the Camaro’s speed.
Brevard deputy fatally shoots man at assisted living facility in 'likely suicide-by-cop’ incident, sheriff says
Read full article: Brevard deputy fatally shoots man at assisted living facility in 'likely suicide-by-cop’ incident, sheriff saysBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting that appeared to be the result of a suicide-by-law enforcement attempt, according to investigators. “As our team was trying to stage to go in, they hear a single gunshot and at that point they make entry. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the man was a resident living at the facility. “It’s a very sad moment for not only our agency but for the individual and their family as well,” Ivey said. “The deputy is being placed on administrative leave, as is always our protocol and policy,” Ivey said.