Deputies went to a home around 9:30 p.m. to interview Kelly Townsend, who had a warrant for her arrest. While interviewing Townsend, they saw Matthew Nocerino, who had felony warrants for burglary and theft. Nocerino went into a bedroom, where he allegedly pulled out a handgun and started firing at deputies, hitting one in his bulletproof vest. A deputy shot and killed Nocerino.
Agency: Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Motive: other - interview another occupant of house re: warrant for burglary and theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Unavailable
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Matthew Nocerino
Death Date: September 24, 2020
County: Highlands
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6188