OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - State investigators determined two Ocala Police officers were justified in shooting at an armed bank robbery suspect.
In a letter sent to Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken, an assistant state attorney informed the chief that his officers actions were lawful.
On May 8, 2025, three people were accused of robbing the TD Bank on Southeast 17th Street. Officers persued the suspects as they fled the bank.
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During the chase, the suspect’s vehicle drove into a rention pond off Southeast Maricamp Road. Randall Lee Williford exited the wreck vehicle and attempted to run away.
Two officers chased him and ordered him to drop his gun. Instead, investigators say he pointed his gun directly at one of the officers.
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