Fearing for the safety of the women, the Deputies were attempting to make a forced entry in to the location. As the Deputies were making entry into the location, the suspect fired two shots through the front door. One of the rounds struck Deputy Powell in the right arm, passed through the opening in his vest, and entered his chest. Deputy Powells partner returned fire and dragged Deputy Powell to his patrol car. He then drove Deputy Powell one block away where he was met by paramedics. Deputy Powell was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his wound 90 minutes after the shooting.
Fearing for the safety of the women, the Deputies were attempting to make a forced entry in to the location. As the Deputies were making entry into the location, the suspect fired two shots through the front door. One of the rounds struck Deputy Powell in the right arm, passed through the opening in his vest, and entered his chest. Deputy Powells partner returned fire and dragged Deputy Powell to his patrol car. He then drove Deputy Powell one block away where he was met by paramedics. Deputy Powell was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his wound 90 minutes after the shooting.