Orange County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the two armed carjacking suspects, one of whom died after being shot on Monday by deputies.
Jacob B. Nelson, 22 years, the driver of the carjacked vehicle was killed when deputies opened fire after he refused to comply with demands and instead, repeatedly rammed police cars. His passenger, Calvin D. Pryor, 24 years, was arrested and taken to ORMC with minor injuries.
Investigators say, around 1:30 a.m., a woman was confronted on Overland and Beggs Road where she was car jacked of her 2011 Toyota Camry at gun point and pistol whipped by two black males. Both suspect carried large caliber firearms.
The victim was able to obtain assistance and was taken to the Steak and Shake at 1680 South Orange Blossom Trail where deputies were called to investigate.
About one hour later around 3:30 a.m., deputies spotted the stolen Camry with the two suspects traveling in the area of Lakeville and Hiawassee Road and requested back-up as they followed the vehicle. Once back-up arrived, deputies initiated their emergency equipment and attempted to initiate a felony stop, but the suspects continued to flee.
Deputies again attempted to stop the suspects, later identified as Nelson and Pryor, on Hiawassee Road and Gadwall, but again the armed carjacking suspects refused to comply and instead, began repeatedly ramming the police cars for a second time. Deputies opened fire to end the threat around 3:40 a.m.
Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. Pryor was arrested and taken to ORMC with minor injuries.
Both Nelson and Pryor have long rap sheets dating back to 2004 and 2005, respectively. They have been previously arrested for cannabis possession with intent to sell, reckless driving, resisting an officer without violence, battery and grand theft, among numerous other charges.
The Orange County Sheriff’s deputies involved in the shooting incident are: Deputy Sheriffs, T. Ring, D. Hilley and A. Floyd. Deputy Sheriff T. Ring has five years experience with the Sheriff’s Office, and Hilley and Floyd, one year each.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has launched an investigation into the deputy-involved shooting.
Deputy Sheriff’s Ring, Hilley and Floyd are being temporarily being reassigned to administrative duties for at least one week, a statement from the Sheriff’s Office said.
The investigation is ongoing.
