Edwards was deaf. He had a licensed gun on him. A deputy told him to put the weapon down, but Edwards could not hear him. The deputy felt threatened and shot and killed Edwards.
Victim's Name: Edward P. Miller
Agency Responsible: Volusia County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: September 20, 2014
County: Volusia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban