Palmer's landlord wanted him to leave. Palmer decided to burn the place down. Deputies responded to the fire. Palmer was aggressive and was ultimately shot and killed.
Victim's Name: James "Jim" Palmer
Agency Responsible: Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Race: White
Date of Death: May 8, 2014
County: Hernando
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban