Officer Run Over by Vehicle During Confrontation, Fires Shots

Initial Confrontation and Suspect's Background

• 💡 The incident begins with an officer encountering an individual who allegedly pulled a knife.
• 🎯 The suspect claims he has no involvement and is trying to leave, stating he is a former Marine and trying to help a Navy veteran.
• 🔑 The suspect reveals he was recently released from jail on Monday and has a history of drug use and robbery, though he states he no longer robs.
• ⚠️ The officer decides to hold onto a weapon for safety during the interaction.

Escalation and Officer-Involved Shooting

• ⚡ The situation escalates when backup officers arrive, and the suspect intentionally drives his vehicle towards an officer.
• 💥 The bodycam footage shows the officer being hit by the vehicle and riding on the hood while discharging his firearm four times through the windshield.
• 🚨 The officer is heard reporting "01 is down. Shot fired by officer."

Suspect Apprehension and Injuries

• 🚓 Backup officers quickly apprehend another suspect in a separate vehicle.
• 🩹 The initial suspect, Charles William Mikkel III, is apprehended and states he is wounded with a gunshot wound to the chest.
• 🚑 EMS arrives to provide medical attention to the wounded suspect and the officer.

Incident Aftermath and Legal Consequences

• 🏥 Both the suspect and the officer are transported to the hospital; the officer sustains minor injuries and is released.
• ⚖️ Charles William Mikkel III is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
• 🔒 He pleaded no contest and received a sentence of 20 years in prison, with credit for time served, expected to be released in 2041.

Officer's Perspective on Vehicle as a Weapon

• 🧠 The narrative emphasizes that police encounters can shift from conversation to survival, often with subtle cues.
• ⚠️ It highlights that officers are trained not to shoot at vehicles unless the vehicle is used as a deadly weapon and escape is not possible.
• 🚗 Once a vehicle is used as a weapon, it is considered a deadly force, and officers prioritize their own survival over negotiation.