Man Shot and Killed by Deputies in Fort Lauderdale
Pursuit and Shooting
Authorities have identified a man who pulled a gun on his estranged wife, fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, and led law enforcement on a chase before he was shot and killed by deputies near the Tri-Rail station in Fort Lauderdale.
It all began at around 1:49 p.m. Saturday after a call of a domestic aggravated assault at a residence in the 7600 block of Granville Drive in Tamarac. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Robert Drangel pointed a gun at his estranged wife and another woman before fleeing the scene in a vehicle that belonged to one of the victims.
Pursuit and Confrontation
Authorities later spotted Drangel and the vehicle near Hollywood Boulevard and Interstate 95, where a pursuit involving multiple agencies began. The chase ended when a BSO deputy executed a PIT maneuver near the Tri-Rail station near Southwest 21st Street. Shortly after, perceiving a threat from Drangel inside the vehicle, four BSO deputies discharged their firearms, striking Drangel.
Shooting and Aftermath
Drangel was pronounced dead at the scene. "We heard pop, pop, pop, pop," said Wayne Solan, who lives nearby where the shooting happened. "A minute, a minute and half later, two very loud, sounded like flash bangs. Then just sirens, cars coming in from every angle."
Background
According to BSO, Drangel was wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor due to an arrest in September for aggravated stalking after an injunction for protection against domestic violence.
Investigation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. The deputies who fired their weapons are on administrative assignment pending an investigation.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the measures taken by law enforcement to protect the public. Unfortunately, the outcome was tragic, and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Robert Drangel.
FAQs
Q: What was the alleged crime committed by Robert Drangel?
A: Drangel allegedly pulled a gun on his estranged wife and another woman and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Q: What was the outcome of the pursuit?
A: The pursuit ended when a BSO deputy executed a PIT maneuver, and Drangel was shot and killed by four BSO deputies.
Q: Is the investigation ongoing?
A: Yes, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, and the deputies who fired their weapons are on administrative assignment pending an investigation.
