Florida Politician Who Shot Man at Point-Blank Range Resigns From Job

Police in Lakeland, Fla., have released surveillance camera footage showing a local politician, Michael Dunn, shooting and killing an alleged shoplifter on Oct. 3, 2018. Lakeland Police
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A city commissioner in Lakeland, Florida, is facing second-degree murder charges for shooting and killing a man who allegedly shoplifted from his military surplus store on Oct. 3. He resigned from his job, according to a new report.

Surveillance footage of the incident was released to the public, showing Michael Dunn shooting the man as he was trying to exit the store.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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