Shoplifting Suspect Shoots At Deputies, Barricades in Home – Volusia Sheriff’s Office Dec 20, 2023

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Deltona, Florida — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office has released footage, including body cameras, drone recordings, and a 911 call, detailing an incident that occurred on December 20, 2023. An armed shoplifting suspect, who initially fled from deputies and subsequently engaged in gunfire, inciting a prolonged standoff in Deltona, was safely taken into custody.

During the confrontation, one deputy sustained a grazing wound from the suspect’s bullet, fortunately avoiding life-threatening injury. Additionally, another bullet struck a sergeant’s ballistic shield, preventing further harm.

The incident began when deputies were called to the Wawa at 3400 Howland Blvd. following an employee’s report around 4:30 a.m. of a regular customer shoplifting cigarettes by reaching over the counter. The suspect was reported to have a knife on his hip but did not brandish a gun.

As deputies arrived, the suspect drove toward one officer and attempted to evade another deputy who initiated a traffic stop. To halt the fleeing vehicle, a deputy deployed stop sticks, which deflated the driver’s side tires. Despite this, the suspect, identified as Dempsey Hadley (DOB 3/1/1967), continued driving at a reduced speed to his residence at 3230 Whitehorse Court.

Deputies performed a felony stop on the vehicle, but Hadley refused to comply with their commands and exit the vehicle. When deputies approached to remove him from the vehicle, Hadley opened fire.

Retreating for safety, deputies observed Hadley remaining inside the vehicle, adamantly refusing to exit. He was observed setting fires within the truck’s cab.

Efforts were made to secure the safety of Hadley’s son and a dog from his residence. Various resources were deployed, including negotiators, SWAT teams, K-9 units, drones, Air One, and Fire/EMS units staged nearby.

Using the VSO Bearcat vehicle, SWAT repositioned Hadley’s truck, blocking any escape routes and pushing it into the garage. Hadley then exited the truck and entered the attic. Shortly after, visible smoke and subsequent flames engulfed the upper floors of the house.

Despite ongoing negotiations, Hadley persisted in his refusal to surrender. He emerged onto a second-floor balcony, prompting SWAT to utilize the VSO Rook and later a Bearcat boom to dismantle the balcony and safely bring Hadley to the ground, away from the burning residence.

After being apprehended on the ground, Hadley received on-scene treatment for his injuries before being transported to a local hospital. He faces charges including three counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, and petit retail theft.

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