Introduction to the Incident
A 60-year-old woman was swinging a knife and moved toward a deputy before he fatally shot her in Deerfield Beach, Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said.
The incident unfolded around 7 p.m. Monday in the area of South Federal Highway and Southeast 10th Street.
Details of the Encounter
According to a Tuesday news release from BSO, deputies responded after they received a 911 call about a female behaving erratically on the sidewalk and waving a knife while stabbing a large black bag inside a shopping cart.
Deputies encountered the woman, who had two large knives that were about 18 inches long, officials said.
The Confrontation
As a deputy approached the woman, she "moved toward him while swinging the knife overhead in an aggressive manner," officials said.
The deputy attempted to de-escalate the situation and have her drop all of her weapons but she refused, and when she advanced toward the deputy while armed with one of the knives, the deputy opened fire, officials said.
Aftermath
The woman was struck and deputies gave her life-saving measures until Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded and pronounced her dead at the scene.
Officials haven’t released her name, but said she was 60 years old.
No one else was injured.
Investigation
The incident is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is standard practice in police shootings.
The deputy who fired his weapon was placed on administrative assignment while the investigation is conducted.
Conclusion
The fatal shooting of a 60-year-old woman by a deputy in Deerfield Beach is a tragic incident that highlights the complexities and dangers of law enforcement interactions. The investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will aim to provide a thorough understanding of the events leading up to the shooting and whether the use of force was justified.
FAQs
- What happened in Deerfield Beach? A 60-year-old woman was fatally shot by a deputy after she moved toward him while swinging a knife.
- Where did the incident occur? The incident happened in the area of South Federal Highway and Southeast 10th Street.
- What were the circumstances leading to the shooting? The woman was behaving erratically, waving a knife, and stabbing a large black bag in a shopping cart, prompting a 911 call.
- Is the incident being investigated? Yes, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, which is standard practice in police shootings.
- What is the status of the deputy involved? The deputy who fired his weapon has been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation.
