“If all things checked out, the officers would have been on their way.”Chief O’Dell said officers are often called to North Kissimmee. We are with you!”The Kissimmee shooting was the first of two attacks on Florida police officers Friday night. The police believe Mr. Brabham, who was killed during the altercation, had been drinking, Sheriff Williams said. When the troopers identified themselves as police officers, Mr. Belsar tried to flee, and a struggle began as the troopers tried to arrest him, Captain Ruggery said. The troopers, who were not identified, then shot Mr. Belsar, who died at the scene, Captain Ruggery said.

Source: New York Times August 19, 2017 06:06 UTC