Police were called to a home where a man was attempting to leave and other people were attempting to stop him from leaving. SJSO and SAPD officers arrived to the scene. They entered the residence and found Acosta allegedly holding a gun and acting despondent. Acosta allegedly pointed the gun at officers and SAPD Sgt. Kevin Carroll and SJSO Deputy Kristapher James shot Acosta.
Killer: Kevin Carroll, Kristapher James
Agency: St. Augustine Police Department, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Public intoxication
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Dustin James Acosta
Death Date: November 17, 2020
County: St. Johns
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 6320