Sully Joe Lanier

Deadly force

Sully Lanier called 911 repeatedly and demanded to talk to deputies. He told dispatchers that he was in possession of a firearm. Deputies traveled to the source of the call and upon their arrival Lanier refused to disarm himself and leave the residence.He began threatening the life of the officers. Authorities say Lanier sounded incoherent and continued to call 911 with deputies at the scene. Lanier, armed with an AR-15, eventually exited the home and charged at law enforcement despite verbal commands for him to get on the ground. Lanier fired off five shots before deputies returned fire.