"Florida Deputy Shoots at Unarmed Man Mistaken for Gunman After Acorn Incident"

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A Florida deputy fired his weapon at his patrol car after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof for a gunshot, with body camera footage showing the dramatic incident. The deputy resigned during the investigation, while a sergeant who also fired her weapon was found to have acted reasonably. The incident, which occurred during a response to a report of a stolen vehicle, has been incorporated into law enforcement training to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot ABC News
- Okaloosa, Florida cop fires at unarmed man after acorn falls on car The Washington Post
- ‘I’M DAMAGED FOR LIFE:’ Okaloosa man recalls deputies shooting at him in patrol car, handcuffed and unarmed WKRG News 5
- Bizarre Footage Shows Cop Open Fire After Mistaking Acorn for Gunshot The Daily Beast
- Man Shot at by Cops Who Got Scared by an Acorn 'Damaged for Life' VICE
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