Florida Man on Meth Is Bitten By Alligator Before He’s Fatally Shot by Cops
Share this @internewscast.com

A Florida man was killed on Monday when he approached police officers with garden shears.

Two deputies from Polk County shot Timothy Patrick Schulz, aged 42, following a report of a man behaving erratically at a RaceTrac location in Lakeland. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explained that the deputies spent 40 minutes searching for Schulz without success, until they received another call about a man in a lake known to have alligators, as detailed by the Lakeland Ledger.

A witness said they tried to throw a life preserver to Schulz, “but he growled at me, so I ran in the house and locked the door.”

According to the Lakeland Ledger, Schulz emerged from the lake with a pair of garden shears. He allegedly threw a rock at a vehicle and then rushed towards the officers wielding the garden shears.

The officers reportedly used a taser on Schulz twice, but he continued advancing towards them, disregarding their orders to halt. Officers subsequently opened fire on Schulz after he entered a police vehicle that was running and attempted to extract a rifle or shotgun from its holder, as stated by Judd.

Judd noted that Schulz — who had a history of methamphetamine-related arrests — had a fresh bite mark on his arm that likely came from an alligator.

“I don’t know if this is a suicide by cop or suicide by being absolutely out of your mind on methamphetamine. But he showed no fear of two deputies, he showed no interest in complying. Even after he was tased, he still ran,” he said, per the Lakeland Ledger.

WKMG reported from Schulz was released from jail on May 20, days before his shooting death. No officers were injured in Monday’s incident.

[Feature Photo: Polk County police]

 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Man Faces Legal Proceedings for Alleged Spiritual Blessing Fraud in Sydney

A man will face court in Sydney today after he was extradited…

Judge Indicates Hannah Dugan Might Not Be Protected by Judicial Immunity

The image captures Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan as she exits…

Teen Kills Mom and Stepfather; Sister Discovers Bodies: Police

Left inset: Sarah Patrick (Carroll County Sheriff’s Office). Right inset: James and…

Florida Man Takes Key West Tour Train for a Birthday Adventure

A Florida man celebrated his birthday last week by smoking methamphetamine and…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sentencing Date Set for October

A New York federal judge finalized a sentencing date on Tuesday for…

Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Vehicle Burglary Suspect

All images courtesy High Springs Police Department Staff report from High Springs…

Police Report: Nephew Fatally Attacks Uncle During Dispute Over Damaged TV

Inset: O”Neal Robert Matthew Thompson (ECSO). The Florida home where Thompson allegedly…

Florida Man on Meth Takes Over Tour Train for Birthday Adventure: Police Report

Background: Bodycam footage of Jonathan Winslow”s arrest (WPLG). Inset: Jonathan Winslow (Monroe…

Jackson Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Approval of Trump Dismissals

Left: MIAMI, FL-MARCH 10: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson attends…

Elderly Man, 80, Allegedly Kills Wife Following Dispute Over His Medical Care: Police Report

Background: Montgomery County Detention Center (Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation)…

Major Childcare Provider to Install CCTV in All Locations Following Child Abuse Allegations

The operator of several childcare centres where accused child sexual abuser Joshua…

Famous Chef Reacts to Court Ruling on Mushrooms Linked to Killer’s Dish

Popular online cook and author Nagi Maehashi says she was upset to…