US Crime NewsFlorida Official Shoots Alleged Intruder Who Was Fleeing From Police00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAvelino Misreal Vasquez-Perez was charged with resisting arrest without violence, burglary, battery, and traffic citations by police in Palmetto, Fla. on Dec. 27, 2018. Manatee County JailZachary StieberSenior Reporter12/31/2018|Updated: 12/31/2018A Florida official shot a man who entered his house after the man crashed his car into a nearby home while fleeing from police officers.The situation started late on Dec. 27 when Palmetto police officers spotted Avelino Misreal Vasquez-Perez driving recklessly.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesHere Are All the States That Have Paid Full SNAP Benefits for NovemberNov 14, 2025Pepsi Says It Will Release Doritos and Cheetos Without Artificial FlavorsNov 13, 2025Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in US History: 4 Things to KnowNov 13, 2025FDA Officials Announce New Pathway for Bespoke Gene TherapiesNov 13, 2025Related TopicsFloridashooting