In Shock: Family Speaks Out After BSO Deputies Shoot Man in Oakland Park
Man in Critical Condition and Fighting for His Life
A man is in critical condition and fighting for his life in the hospital after being shot by deputies during a standoff in Oakland Park. Nikki Green, the man’s sister, spoke out about the incident, saying she is in shock and hoping for her brother’s recovery.
Details of the Incident
Just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office received a call about a suspicious person who was waving a knife at drivers and pedestrians and throwing large rocks at passing vehicles. The man, identified as 39-year-old Jarcara Mansfield, refused to drop the knife and allegedly shouted at deputies to kill him.
Surveillance Video Reveals the Incident
Surveillance video shows Mansfield on the sidewalk stepping back with what looks like a folding chair in his hands. Several deputies then approach him, and the video shows him lunging forward and out of frame of view. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said after first using non-lethal force, two deputies opened fire.
Cellphone Video Captures the Aftermath
Cellphone video taken by a witness shows deputies giving the man first aid moments after the shooting.
Family’s Plea for His Recovery
Green, who has been unable to visit her brother in the hospital, said he is in a coma and on a ventilator. She is hopeful that he will pull through and is worried about his well-being, saying, “He’s not just some homeless person on the street, he has a family, and that we have been attempting to get him shelter and keep him stabilized.”
Investigation Underway
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and the deputies who opened fire are on paid administrative leave.
FAQs
* What happened during the incident?
The man, identified as Jarcara Mansfield, was armed with a knife and refused to drop it, leading deputies to use non-lethal force and eventually fire on him.
* What is the condition of the man?
He is in critical condition and fighting for his life in the hospital.
* What is the investigation revealing?
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and the deputies who opened fire are on paid administrative leave.
* What is the family’s request for the man’s recovery?
The family is hoping for his recovery and is worried about his well-being, saying they have been trying to get him shelter and keep him stabilized.
