The incident, which flies in the face of basic firearms and law enforcement training, has raised many questions, including those about BCSO training standards and discipline.
He immediately called 911 and reported the incident, the report said. An FDLE spokesperson on Monday said Lawson turned himself in to authorities.
Bedard, who has consulted or served as an expert witness in hundreds of use-of-force cases, said there were still many unanswered questions around the shooting. It was also fair to ask whether alcohol or drugs may have been involved, he said. The fact the two men were playing a video game sometime before the shooting may also be relevant, he said.
Ivey did not give further details Sunday or say whether any follow-up firearms safety training was planned for agency staff.The arrest report stated the FDLE, which investigated the shooting, was contacted about the case by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, but a later statement from an FDLE spokesperson said the agency became involved at the request of Palm Bay city police.
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