In a tense encounter captured on bodycam footage, deputies engaged in a dramatic shootout with a suspect found in a stolen car. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours, sparked by a concerned neighbor’s report of suspicious activity.

The initial conversation between the neighbor and the responding officers set the scene. “Is the car running or just the lights on?” asked one of the deputies. “He just turned it on,” replied the neighbor. Further probing revealed the suspect’s presence: “Is he in the car?” “I think so,” the neighbor confirmed, adding that the car had been parked there all night and that the suspect had been seen sleeping in a stairway earlier that morning.

With this information, the deputies approached the vehicle cautiously. “Okay, I’ll go check on it. Thank you,” said the deputy before moving toward the car. “The vehicle actually might be occupied,” he reported over the radio, calling for backup.

The tension mounted as the deputies tried to make contact with the suspect. “I can’t see anything here,” one deputy remarked, struggling to get a clear view. “I’m gonna move up with Foley, all right, pulling this Sheriff’s Office. Put your hands out the window!” he commanded.

The suspect’s lack of immediate compliance led to a series of increasingly urgent commands from the officers. “Put your hands out the window! Do it now!” they shouted, but the suspect remained unresponsive.

The officers, recognizing the potential danger, continued their efforts to secure the situation. “Show me your hands! Get out of the car!” one deputy demanded. Despite their efforts, the situation escalated when the suspect made a sudden move, perceived as a threat.

“Stop the vehicle!” an officer ordered just before shots were fired. “Shots fired!” another deputy exclaimed as the chaotic scene unfolded.

Following the gunfire, the officers worked quickly to secure the suspect and ensure their own safety. “Let me get them away from your car handling,” one deputy instructed his colleague.

With the suspect subdued and the immediate threat neutralized, the deputies began to assess the situation. “Hey guys, yeah, it is an ankle pocket. Okay, sitting right here, point it down five guys,” one officer directed, ensuring the scene was secured.

This dramatic shootout highlights the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of law enforcement duties. The bodycam footage provides a stark reminder of the split-second decisions officers must make to protect themselves and the community.