Florida Man Arrested After Growling, Stabbing Ground, Firing Shots, and Barricading in Car

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A man, identified as Andrew Sinkellis, 29, was arrested after exhibiting erratic behavior, including stabbing the ground and growling like a dog.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the Vidian Apartments on 22nd Street, north of University Square Mall.

Confrontation and Gunfire

• ⚠️ A maintenance worker observed Sinkellis's behavior and alerted apartment management.
• 💥 Two managers approached Sinkellis in a golf cart, at which point he produced a firearm and opened fire.
• 🤕 A bullet ricocheted off the golf cart's plexiglass, causing a minor injury to one manager's arm; bullets also struck two nearby apartments.

Barricade and Arrest

• 🚗 Deputies arrived to find Sinkellis had retreated into his vehicle, leading to a barricade situation.
• 🗣️ Attempts to communicate and de-escalate were unsuccessful, with Sinkellis exhibiting further erratic behavior, including placing the firearm near his head.
• 🛡️ SWAT deployed a gas irritant into the vehicle, which proved ineffective.
• ⚡ The SWAT team eventually entered the vehicle, used a taser to subdue Sinkellis, and took him into custody without further serious injury.

Suspect and Charges

• 🇺🇸 Sinkellis, a recent resident who moved in after being discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps, faces two counts of attempted murder.
• 🏥 He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treated for minor abrasions from the taser prongs.

Law Enforcement Response

• ✅ Sheriff Chad Chronister expressed gratitude for the peaceful resolution and minor injuries, highlighting the importance of providing law enforcement with necessary tools, equipment, and training.
• 🤝 The incident's resolution was attributed to the swift and effective response of deputies and the SWAT team.