WILTON MANORS, FLA. (WSVN) - An overnight domestic violence disturbance that occurred in a Wilton Manors community has left the apparent aggravator hospitalized after responding police officers opened fire on the armed man.
Wilton Manors Police Department units were dispatched to the area of Northeast 26th Street after receiving a 911 call from a woman referencing a domestic disturbance involving her husband.
Upon arrival, officials said they were greeted by the armed subject at the front door. At some point an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the man was struck by the gunfire.
Officials have not detailed what exactly escalated the situation, only that life-saving measures were performed and that the man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition.
No officers were injured.
7Droneforce hovered over the scene, where police tape and a large pool of blood were seen in front of a home. Bullet holes could also be seen in the couple’s front door and in a neighbor’s car.
Neighbors of the otherwise quiet community identified the couple as Sariya and Larry Stroud.
They said Sariya called police because she was worried about her husband.
“He had been out strolling around the neighborhood, and she said he was a little tipsy,” said neighbor Greg Kodelman.
Others, like an area resident who identified himself as Diego, wondered what led up to the violent confrontation.
“I was thinking it was fireworks, nonstop, like five, six. Some lady was screaming,” said Diego. “I know there’s a couple that lived there and was friends with the neighbors. I don’t know if they were involved or not.”
“I went in to fix my coffee. Next thing I know, ‘bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,’ like up to 15 times,” said Kodelman.
Some neighbors said Larry kept a pellet gun right by his door.
“Because we have iguanas all over in these trees, and he’s really a good shot,” said Kodelman.
But they wonder whether or not the officer’s shooting was justified.
“So much force. Yeah, he has a gun, [but] was it pointed at them? Nobody’s really said,” said neighbor Steve Williams.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Forensic Response Unit is assisting in gathering evidence.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will take over the investigation as is protocol for all police-involved shootings.
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