In September, Orange County deputies received a 911 call from a woman who said her boyfriend was suicidal. When deputies arrived, they tried to convince 42-year-old Richard Green to come outside of his south Orlando hotel room. After Green came out of the room, he ran toward deputies holding a knife in a threatening manner. Several deputies shot and killed a man in the parking lot of the hotel. In September, Orange County deputies received a 911 call from a woman who said her boyfriend was suicidal.
The incident was captured on body worn camera and released to the public last week.
Sheriff John Mina said, deputies were able to render aid until the fire department arrived on scene and transported the man to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting and will turn over its findings to the State Attorney’s Office for review. Once that process is completed, OCSO will conduct its own internal investigation. The deputies who fired their weapons are on temporary, paid administrative leave pending the initial FDLE review.
