Officer fired gun, killing one person during a neighbor dispute in Hollywood: police

A Hollywood police officer fired their gun and killed one person while responding to the scene of a dispute between neighbors regarding a vandalism that took place Thursday morning, authorities say.

At about 9:40 a.m. officers, arrived at the intersection of North 66th Avenue and Eaton Street and met with the caller.

While the officer was investigating the vandalism, the suspect began attacking the officer and a physical altercation ensued, according to Deanna Bettineschi, Hollywood Police spokesperson.

The officer first shot a taser that was ineffective and “in fear of their life” fired a gun at the suspect. The suspect, who police have not identified, was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.

Police say the officer was taken to a hospital with injuries but has since been discharged.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has taken over the investigation into the use of force.

This report may be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM.