On Christmas Day, police shot Stephen Scherer after he aimed a gun at his wife in Altamonte Springs.

On Christmas Day in Altamonte Springs, police responded to a call about a man, Stephen Scherer, who locked himself in a bedroom with a gun. Despite police commands and a taser attempt, Scherer broke a window and moved toward his family, prompting officers to shoot him when he raised his firearm towards his wife. Scherer was hospitalized and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The involved officer is on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted.

December 25, 2024
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