Police responding to a number of 911 man-with-a-gun calls found Merritt on a porch with a handgun. Police fatally shot him, but initially would not disclose how many deputies were at the scene, how many shots were fired, or other details.
Victim's Name: Joshua David Merritt
Agency Responsible: Nassau County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 7, 2014
County: Nassau
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural