A Florida police union leader has spoken out against prosecutors for bringing criminal charges against four officers involved in a 2019 shootout that resulted in the deaths of a UPS driver and a passerby. The incident occurred during a confrontation with two robbers in Fort Lauderdale.
The president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association expressed concern that the charges could deter officers from responding to dangerous situations where innocent bystanders are present. He emphasized that the officers were forced to return fire in a high-stress environment.
