Dashcam video shows fatal officer-involved shooting in Fruitland Park

Video shows deadly shooting involving officer in Fruitland Park

Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home. Investigators say the incident began when a truck slammed into a residence around 2:30 a.m. on March 25.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.

Investigators say the incident began when a truck slammed into a residence around 2:30 a.m. on March 25. 

The backstory:

Officers responding to the crash encountered a man, identified as Duane Holston, 53, who was armed with a hatchet and allegedly raised a gun during the confrontation.

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Authorities say officers gave commands for the man to drop the weapons before an officer fired. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood as the situation escalated quickly from a routine crash response into a deadly encounter.

Video from the scene shows the truck with hazard lights flashing, and officers can be heard referencing the weapons, including a hatchet near the vehicle and a firearm in the suspect’s possession.

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No officers were hurt in the shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation to determine whether the use of force was justified.