Port St. Lucie Sergeant Critically Injured in Ambush Shooting: New Body Cam Footage Released

Ambush Shooting Incident

• 🚨 A Port St. Lucie police sergeant, Eric Lavasser, was critically injured after being shot in the face during an ambush.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred Monday night when officers responded to a neighbor dispute involving mental health issues.
• ⚡ Within a minute of arrival, a man armed with an assault rifle opened fire, shooting Sergeant Lavasser.

Suspect and Officer Status

• 🎯 The suspect, armed with an assault rifle, was shot and killed by other officers at the scene.
• 🤕 Sergeant Lavasser is in a medically induced coma and has undergone a second surgery for facial injuries, including a wired jaw.
• 🎖️ Sergeant Lavasser is a 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie police force.

New Evidence Released

• 📹 New body camera footage shows the chilling moments of the ambush and officers kicking away the suspect's rifle.
• 🏥 Sergeant Lavasser will be transferred to another hospital for highly specialized surgery.