Broward Sheriff's Office deputies attempted a traffic stop on a Lexus for a possible stolen tag. The driver fled the traffic stop, and a deputy-involved shooting happened a few minutes later. It is unclear what led to the shooting.
Agency: Broward Sheriff's Office
Motive: Traffic violation (possible stolen tag)
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Shane K. Jones
Death Date: November 16, 2020
County: Broward
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Washington Post Database ID: 6313