Florida Man Arrested After Standoff and House Fire
The suspect, caught shoplifting cigarettes, fired at deputies and set his house on fire during a four-hour standoff.
- The suspect was caught shoplifting cigarettes from a convenience store, after which he fled the scene.
- He drove at the deputies who arrived at the store, attempted to flee but was hindered by stop sticks deployed by a deputy.
- The suspect managed to drive to his home on a deflated tire, followed by deputies.
- At his home, the suspect fired at the deputies, grazing one with a bullet, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
- The suspect set fire to his house during the standoff, was eventually brought down from a balcony with an armored vehicle, and was taken into custody.