DADE CITY, Fla. – A deputy-involved shooting in Dade City Tuesday evening has resulted in the death of 25-year-old Cristian Javier Estrada Perez. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the Rose Avenue area, is currently under investigation by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
According to preliminary information released by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, deputies were attempting to make contact with Javier around 8:25 p.m. to serve an ex parte order. This order was issued by a court at the request of Javier’s family due to threats he had reportedly made against them.
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Javier was inside a residence and did not respond to numerous attempts by deputies to communicate with him. After multiple efforts to de-escalate the situation, deputies deployed pepper balls. Shortly thereafter, Javier reportedly fired numerous shots at the deputies, who then returned fire. Javier was struck during this exchange and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No deputies were injured in the incident.
As is standard protocol for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office in deputy-involved shootings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will be conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The deputies who discharged their firearms have been placed on paid administrative leave, also in accordance with departmental policy.
Authorities have reiterated that there is no ongoing public safety threat related to this incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time
Original Report: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place tonight in Dade City. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the Rose Avenue area.
Authorities have stated that this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing public safety threat.
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Few details are available at this time regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the condition of those involved. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office will release more information as the investigation progresses.
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