New Video Emerges Of Oakleaf Officer Involved Shooting
Questions Arise From Footage Shared On Social Media
On Saturday, a Clay County Sheriff’s Office Deputy shot a man on Pebble Street in Oakleaf. CCSO was called out by DCF to assist in case they were working in the area.
A new video has emerged of the shooting, which has raised questions about the incident. Be advised, the video contains graphic language and content.
In the video, the man who was eventually shot by the deputies is lying prone on his stomach, with his pants apparently falling down. He is heavyset and tells officers to “please shoot me” because “I’d rather die than go back to jail.”
The view of the man and the deputies is partially obstructed, but the sound of a taser being used and sirens in the distance can be heard.
Later, another person, presumably a CCSO deputy, shoots the man as he lies on the ground. The video shows only part of the scene, but it does show enough for community members to ask questions about the ethics of the shooting.
This tragic incident is a prime example of a case wherein body-worn camera footage might help to tell the full story of what happened during the shooting.
Unfortunately, Sheriff Cook has not implemented body cameras for all CCSO deputies and has set a timeline of up to a decade to complete the rollout.
Clay News & Views has requested the body-cam footage from the deputies involved and will publish it if we receive it.
