Bodycam released after man fatally shot by deputy in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The investigation continued Monday into why a stabbing suspect was shot and killed over the weekend by a Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputy in Leesburg.

The shooting happened early Sunday morning around 6 a.m. near Montclair Road, according to sheriff’s officials.

Lake County deputy-involved shooting investigation A deputy shot and killed Timotheus Reed near Leesburg early Sunday morning. (WFTV staff)

Investigators said Timotheus Reed ran from the area where deputies found a stabbing victim before a deputy caught up with him and opened fire.

An autopsy completed Monday found Reed was shot one time in the front left side of his abdomen.

Sheriff’s officials also said a knife was recovered near the area where the deputy encountered Reed.

Reed was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

The deputy involved remains on administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducts an investigation and the sheriff’s office completes a preliminary administrative review.

Channel 9 received deputy body camera footage and 911 audio from the sheriff’s office Monday. The released video shows the aftermath of the shooting.

Watch the redacted bodycam video below:

Body cam video shows aftermath of Lake County deputy shooting involving Timotheus Reed Newly released body camera video shows the aftermath of a Lake County deputy shooting involving Timotheus Reed. (Lake County Sheriff)

Channel 9 received the requested deputy-worn body camera video and 911 transmissions from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office late on Monday, April 13.