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2 days ago
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Orange deputy shoots attacker who punched him in face more than 20 times in Pine Hills, sheriff says
An Orange County deputy sheriff shot a man who attacked him Saturday morning while he was checking on a suspicious person behind a Pine Hills discount store, according to Sheriff John Mina. Mina, who declined to identify the man or the deputy who shot him, said he will be charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer plus additional charges related to the firearms he had. First aid was provided on scene for the man's gunshot wounds until paramedics arrived to transport him to a hospital where he was last reported in stable condition, the sheriff said during a news conference a few hours after the altercation. The deputy was also taken to a hospital to be checked for a head injury and is currently in good condition. 'This case just illustrates how dangerous it is for our deputies, Mina said. 'One minute our deputy's helping this guy over the fence to find out what he's doing and within seconds he's being punched in the face … in a fight for his life. 'I'm extremely proud of the deputy and the training that we put our deputies through because it showed in this fight. The sheriff said the incident began around 8 a.m. when the deputy approached a man in a fenced-in area behind the Save Discount store on North Hiawassee Road to ask what he was doing there. The man jumped the fence as if he was going to speak to the deputy but instead grabbed a bag off the ground and tried to flee. The deputy grabbed the man to detain him but he started punching him in the face repeatedly. 'He punched him in the face probably 10 times. Our deputy was in this struggle (and) fight with this man for a minute and 16 seconds,' he said. 'This is an extremely long time to be in a fight, especially when you're being punched in the face.' During the altercation the deputy fell onto his back and the man punched him in the head at least 10 more times, Mina said. As the struggle continued two objects, later determined to be handguns, fell out of the man's bag. 'The man ran toward those firearms, picked those firearms up, and that's when our deputy used his service weapon and struck the man several times.' he said. Mina said the man has an extensive criminal history of 'just doing bad guy stuff from robbery to larceny to a slew of other charges.' Video of the altercation obtained from the deputy's body-worn cameras will be released as soon as possible, he said, adding there is also footage from the store's surveillance camera. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the incident, as is standard in officer-involved shootings, and turn its findings over to the State Attorney's Office. Once that review is complete the Sheriff's Office will do an internal investigation. The deputy is being put on paid administrative leave — also standard procedure.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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Family of man shot and killed by Orange County deputy asking for answers, accountability
The Brief An Orange County deputy shot and killed Tyrone Bartley during a drug raid at a Pine Hills residence, raising questions and concerns from Bartley's family and community groups. The incident matters as it highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and communities, with calls for accountability and transparency in police actions. The sheriff's office plans to release bodycam footage of the shooting next week, which may provide further insights into the incident. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The family of a man that was shot and killed by an Orange County deputy is speaking out, asking for answers and accountability from law enforcement. What we know The family of 32-year-old Tyrone Bartley and members of "Orlando Against Police Crimes" held a news conference on Saturday at the shooting site in Pine Hills, demanding the "full story" and accountability from the sheriff's office. The full circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and Bartley's family is seeking answers and accountability from law enforcement. The backstory Bartley was shot and killed by an Orange County deputy earlier this month during a drug raid at a house in Pine Hills. Deputies were executing a search warrant when they reportedly saw Bartley reach behind a door, where a rifle was found. The sheriff's office had visited the address two weeks prior for a domestic violence call, during which drugs and a stolen gun were discovered. The deputy who fired the gun is on paid leave. What they're saying Brittani Jackson, Bartley's girlfriend, expressed her grief and called for the truth, stating: "Please take accountability. Instead of painting this amazing man out to be the bad guy, just tell the truth and admit you made a mistake." Sheriff John Mina emphasized the dangers deputies face, stating: "This case just illustrates how dangerous this is for our deputies going into a home where we know loaded guns have already been recovered." What's next Currently, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting and will turn over the findings to the State Attorney's Office for review. The investigation will then go to the sheriff's office for an internal review. The sheriff's office plans to release bodycam video of the shooting next week, which may provide further clarity on the incident and the actions of the deputies involved. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the family of Tyrone Bartley. FOX 35's Matt Trezza also attended a news conference held by the family at the shooting site on May 31.
