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Deputy shoots man: Body cam off, family demands answers
16 Apr
Summary
- Family of Timotheus Reed seeks answers after fatal shooting.
- Deputy's body camera was not active during the fatal incident.
- Sheriff's Office stated deputy failed to activate body camera.
The family of Timotheus Reed, who was fatally shot by a Lake County Deputy on Montclair Road in Leesburg, met with the Sheriff's Office seeking answers. The rally aimed to highlight concerns surrounding the incident.
Pastor Clay Reed, father of Timotheus, stated they received some answers but noted the investigation is ongoing pending FDLE review. Deputies responded to a call reporting a stabbing, and an eyewitness reportedly directed the deputy toward Reed.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed the deputy did not activate his body camera, which would have automatically recorded. Body camera footage released shows deputies rendering aid after the shooting.
The deputy's name has been withheld, citing a state statute. The Sheriff's Office stated the deputy joined the agency in 2023 and has one disciplinary action for an at-fault traffic crash.
