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Shalimar man in body armor allegedly fires at car, points gun at deputy: OCSO

Niceville.comMay 6, 20232 Mins Read
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A Shalimar man, allegedly clad in body armor and carrying two automatic weapons, was arrested early Wednesday morning by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly pointing a weapon at deputies. (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – A Shalimar man, allegedly clad in body armor and carrying two automatic weapons, has been arrested by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office after he reportedly pointed a gun at deputies.

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According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), it arrested Kyle Chapman, 26, early Wednesday morning. He has been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, firing into a moving vehicle, possessing a bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses, and discharging a firearm in public, the OCSO said.

When he was arrested, the OCSO said Chapman was found in his neighborhood wearing upper body armor while carrying a semi-automatic rifle and pistol.

According to the OCSO, deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call around 4:30 a.m. from a man saying someone fired a shot at his car. The blast reportedly shattered a window while the man was driving near the intersection of Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue. The driver escaped injury.

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Deputies who arrived at the scene said they heard gunshots nearby and encountered Chapman while canvassing the area. Deputies said Chapman reached for a pistol while shining a flashlight on them.

In response, a deputy fired a shot, the OCSO said.

Chapman reportedly took cover behind a vehicle before complying with commands and being taken into custody.

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Deputies said they found an AR-15, a semi-automatic pistol, and several spent shell casings near Chapman’s vehicle. The magazine with the pistol was missing five rounds, the OCSO said.

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