PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force has concluded that the actions of three deputies involved in a shooting on November 8th were justified.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect, Jeremy Reed, 42, had been involved in a verbal altercation with his wife and stepchildren.
Deputies learned that Reed had threatened his stepdaughter with a gun, establishing probable cause for his arrest. The situation escalated when Reed exited the residence with the gun and ran towards the area where his family was speaking with deputies.
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Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, Reed continued to advance, prompting three deputies – Jesse Creaser, Dylan Schultz, and Stuart Kellman – to discharge their firearms.
Reed was struck multiple times and taken into custody. He was transported to the hospital for treatment and is now in the Pinellas County Jail.
After a thorough investigation, including witness statements, physical evidence, and a review of the imminent threat posed by Reed, the task force determined that the deputies’ use of force was justified and in accordance with Florida law.
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