A chaotic chain of events began Monday morning when the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office alerted neighboring deputies in Hernando County to an altercation at a Publix near Highway 98 and US 19 where shots were potentially fired.
Arrest and Investigation
An undercover Hernando County deputy in an unmarked car reportedly tracked the vehicle to a Walmart parking lot. Before the deputy could approach, the driver pulled up to the front of the store, placed two semi-automatic rifles on top of the car and ran inside while children were nearby.
The deputy pursued quickly because we were unsure if he was still armed. The deputy got to about the customer service area. He actually tackled the suspect and took the suspect into custody. Fortunately, the suspect was not armed. He was carrying a Bible.
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis noted that crime and mental health often go hand in hand, but emphasized that his agency is holding the individual accountable.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
