Man Mimicking Gun with Cellphone Fatally Shot by Davie Police

The shooting occurred during a response to a medical emergency, sparking an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Davie police officers fatally shot Steven Amann after he mimicked a gun with his cellphone and adopted a shooting stance.
The incident occurred while officers were responding to a medical emergency involving a father found unresponsive by his daughter.
Body-worn camera footage released by the police shows the confrontation with Amann, who was mostly non-verbal and acted strangely before the shooting.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, with three officers placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
Amann, described as being in a catatonic state, was shot six times, including in the face and chest, and later died at Broward General Hospital.