Leu Freycinet called a news station to request a reporter be sent to his home for a story. Freycinet gave his address and said something would happen in the next 15 minutes, but he would not specify what. The station called police. Freycinet then said someone threatened to kill the president. Officers were trying to contact Freycinet when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the home. Police said they saw Freycinet burning a paper bag and setting his house on fire. Police said Freycinet then walked out of his home with a firearm and confronted officers,who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Leu Freycinet
Agency Responsible: Hollywood Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 8, 2018
County: Broward
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Suburban