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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Fort Lauderdale hotel shooting video
2. Officer injured hotel shooting Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale police have released body camera footage of a deadly shootout at a hotel. The video shows officers confronting a man who made threats to 911. The suspect, Karl Chludinsky, opened fire on officers, injuring Officer Jack Dicristofalo. Despite serious injuries, Dicristofalo is expected to recover. The footage captured the intense exchange of gunfire between the suspect and officers. Chludinsky was later found dead in his hotel room. The incident is under investigation by the Fort Lauderdale Police and the Florida Division of Law Enforcement. Three officers involved are on administrative leave as per department policy.
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2. Fort Lauderdale police video hotel shooting officer wounded
FORT LAUDERDALE — Last Thursday morning, a dramatic shootout unfolded at a Holiday Inn Express on Southeast 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale, leaving one man dead and an officer wounded. The Fort Lauderdale Police released graphic body-worn camera footage of the incident, shedding light on the intense confrontation that took place inside the hotel.
The Incident
Police responded to threats made to 911 from a room at the Holiday Inn Express. The suspect, later identified as Karl Chludinsky of Margate, had reportedly made alarming statements during the call, including threats to shoot anyone at his door and claims that his wife was being raped.
Confrontation Unfolds
The released video clips show officers in a sixth-floor hallway, prepared to confront Chludinsky. The officers, wearing bulletproof helmets, can be seen giving commands outside the suspect’s room.
As officers yelled for Chludinsky to come out with his hands up, the footage captured a muffled response from inside the room. Moments later, the door opened, and gunfire erupted.
Officer Wounded
Officer Jack Dicristofalo was hit during the exchange of gunfire. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with one bullet being lodged in his vest. While his injuries were serious, they were fortunately not life-threatening.
Investigation and Outcome
Chludinsky was found dead inside his hotel room by officers. The Florida Division of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident. Officers Dicristofalo, Pascal France, and Jose Lopez, who opened fire during the confrontation, are currently on administrative leave as per department policy.
Conclusion
The release of the body-worn camera footage provides a glimpse into the intense and dangerous situations that law enforcement officers face daily. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the tragic outcome at the Fort Lauderdale hotel.
