Hodge's wife frantically called police to report issues with her husband, who was equipped with a high-powered rifle. Police arrived and engaged in a short gun battle with Hodge, fatally shooting him.
Victim's Name: Floyd Gene Hodge
Agency Responsible: Highlands County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 9, 2014
County: Highlands
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural