DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The family of the Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty is now suing the suspect and seeking $5 million.
The defendant, Othal Wallace, filed paperwork stating he does not have any money.
Wallace qualifies for the public defender’s office to represent him because of his lack of income. But there is an online legal defense fund the attorney for Officer Jason Raynor’s family could go after.
Crime scene on Kingston Avenue Daytona Beach officers respond to Kingston Avenue at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, where they find one of their own suffering from a gunshot wound.
Othal Wallace named as a suspect Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood released a photo at 11:16 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, of the shooting suspect, Othal Wallace, and the vehicle he was driving.
Body camera video released The Daytona Beach Police Department released body camera video at 11:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, of the moments leading up the shooting.
Dayton Beach Police Chief gives first update Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young holds a news conference just before midnight on Wednesday, June 23, confirming one of his officers was shot in the head and Volusia County is on lockdown as they search for the gunman.
Wounded officer treated at Halifax Health Medical Center Daytona Beach officers were seen early Thursday, June 24, at Halifax Health Medical Center where the officer is being treated for his traumatic injury.
Prayer vigil held in for officer’s recovery The Central Florida community comes together at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, to hold a prayer vigil for the officer as he recovers in the hospital.
Daytona Beach officer Jason Raynor identified as shooting victim Daytona Beach police announce at 5 p.m. pm Thursday, June 24, that 26-year-old Officer Jason Raynor is the victim of the shooting. His family later released this photo of him on the beach to the media.
GoFundMe set up for officer Jason Raynor’s recovery Daytona Beach police announce around 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25, that a GoFundMe account has been set up to help Officer Jason Raynor with his recovery.
Othal Wallace captured in Georgia Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young announced at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, June 26, Othal Wallace was arrested after he was found hiding in a treehouse in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Update from Daytona Beach police on Othal Wallace’s arrest Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young holds a news conference at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 26, to give further details on the arrest of Othal Wallace in Georgia.
Othal Wallace in officer Jason Raynor’s handcuffs Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood shares a photo at 8:25 a.m. of Othal Wallace in Officer Jason Raynor’s handcuffs.
Othal Wallace arrest photo in Georgia Deputies in DeKalb County, Georgia release a booking photo of Othal Wallace on Saturday, June 26.
Donations to Daytona Beach police continue Daytona Beach police share photos at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, of donations given to them by the community in a continued show of support.
Community shows support for Daytona Beach police The Central Florida community continues to show support on Saturday, June 26, for Officer Jason Raynor.
Donations come in for Daytona Beach police Members of Calvary Christian Center drop off meals at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, at Daytona Beach police headquarters to show support for the agency. They are one of many groups that have given donations.
Car driven by Othal Wallace found in Alachua County The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office announce at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, that the car police said Othal Wallace was driving was found at a Home Depot parking lot and taken back to Daytona Beach as evidence.
Lemonade stand raises funds for Officer Jason Raynor Residents at a lemonade stand in Daytona Beach spend the afternoon of Sunday, June 27, raising money for Officer Jason Raynor’s recovery fund.
Officer Jason Raynor’s recovery continues As the sun sets on Sunday, June 27, Officer Jason Raynor continues to fight for his life at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
Police said Wallace shot Raynor in the head on June 23; he died 53 days later in the hospital.
Paperwork that Wallace filed with the court system on Monday lists no income and five dependents. He has pleaded not guilty to the initial charge of attempted murder. No plea has been entered for the upgraded murder charge at this time.
“I am aware there is some fund available that has been setup for maybe the criminal defense,” said Geoff Bichler, Raynor’s family’s attorney. “We are going to proceed on the civil side and see where that takes us.”
A page collecting donations for Wallace’s legal defense claims to have raised more than $47,000.
Bichler said the family is also working to collect Raynor’s more than $200,000 in death benefits for the family from the city, and will use it as a charitable foundation in Raynor’s honor.
Channel 9 reached out to Wallace through the jail, but he declined to do an interview on this lawsuit.
Video: Law enforcement officers gather to honor Officer Jason Raynor Law enforcement officers gathered to honor Officer Jason Raynor. (Mike Springer, WFTV.com)
