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Matthew Nocerino

United States · Aged 30 · Died 09/24/2020
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Deadly force

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.

Alleged responsible partyHighlands County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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