Could a simple call for help turn deadly? In a shocking turn of events, Elroy Clarke, a 42-year-old homeowner, ended up dead after Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies responded to his property.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 23rd, in rural Punta Gorda, has sparked outrage and prompted an internal investigation. Two Charlotte County deputies have been placed on administrative leave following the deputy-involved shooting that resulted in Clarke's death outside his residence. The Charlotte County Sheriffs Office confirmed that deputies were initially dispatched to Clarkes home on Sandy Pines Drive that afternoon, responding to a call placed by Clarke himself.
| Full Name | Elroy Clarke |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years old |
| Residence | Sandy Pines Drive, Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida |
| Occupation | Homeowner |
| Circumstances of Death | Shot and killed by a Charlotte County Sheriffs Deputy during an attempted arrest. |
| Date of Death | Wednesday, October 23rd |
| Reason for Initial Deputy Visit | Clarke called the Sheriffs Office seeking assistance in removing a tenant, Troy Johnson, from his property. |
| Warrant Details | Deputies attempted to arrest Clarke on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. |
| Sheriff's Office Statement | According to Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell, Clarke was shot after allegedly charging at a deputy. |
| Legal Status of Deputies | Two deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. |
| Additional Information | A marijuana grow operation was discovered on Clarke's property, leading to charges against tenant Troy Johnson. |
| Reference Link | Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Official Website |
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