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The Port Orange police station shooting

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Where it stands

Linda Jean Croteau opened fire inside the Port Orange police station, and three officers shot back during a confrontation outside; she died the following day. No officers, employees or civilians were hit. The investigation and any official findings or decisions about the shooting remain open in the reports provided.

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  1. Update 1Woman, 71, Dies After Firing in Port Orange Police Lobby

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Woman, 71, Dies After Firing in Port Orange Police Lobby

    A 71-year-old fired once in the records office, was shot outside, and died a day later — leaving motive and force under review.

    What moved

    • Fires single round toward staff in evidence area
    • Three officers fire after commands ignored; second volley after reach

    Still open after this report

    • No motive or prior contact with Port Orange police has been publicly established.
    • Whether witness claims she had sat down unarmed can be reconciled with video of holding and reaching.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

Places

  • Port OrangePort Orange, FL, USA1 report
  • Port Orange Police Department4545 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129, USA1 report

Every outlet we read on this story

20 sources12 outlets1 video1 wire copy