CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting with a Citrus County suspected bank robber late Thursday morning.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) stated Jeromee Wade Greenough entered TD Bank shortly earlier than midday on in Crystal River. Authorities stated Greenough approached the counter and demanded cash from the tellers, whereas waving a gun. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, deputies stated Greenough left in a white automobile.
According to CCSO, FHP noticed a automobile matching the suspect’s description touring down Fort Island Trail they usually initiated a visitors cease. According to CCSO, when officers tried to contact Greenough, he sped off making an attempt to strike legislation enforcement with his automobile to keep away from seize.
CCSO stated officers used spike strips to deflate Greenough’s tires. FHP pursued Greenough to additional immobilize the automobile. Deputies stated Greenough exited his automobile, armed himself with a rifle and took off operating towards a playground space.
Authorities stated an FHP trooper was in a forceful scenario with Greenough and shot him. According to CCSO, Greenough was given first support on the scene and transported to a medical facility for non-life threatening accidents.
CCSO stated Greenough will probably be charged with robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault on a legislation enforcement officer, and fleeing and eluding legislation enforcement amongst different costs.
FHP stated the trooper has been positioned on administrated depart per FHP coverage. FDLE is investigating the incident.