Deputies Use Deadly Force

A critical incident unfolded on Sandy Pine Drive in Charlotte County when deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway.

“I didn’t want to do that I didn’t want to do that,” a deputy was heard on body camera saying while breaking down in tears.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from Elroy Clarke, who wanted Troy Johnson removed from his property. However, deputies discovered Clarke had a warrant out for his arrest. Clarke was shot and killed after lunging at deputies during attempts to take him into custody.

Johnson was arrested on drug charges after deputies uncovered a marijuana grow operation connected to him on the property.

Johnson, who identified himself as “Emperor Troy Bey” and claims to be a sovereign citizen, was uncooperative in court proceedings.