The man killed after a traffic stop on Wednesday night has been identified as 48-year-old Raymond Benedetti, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO).
Benedetti was shot and killed after IRCSO deputies made a traffic stop in the Gifford area. Benedetti’s mother had reported her car stolen Wednesday and deputies believed the vehicle was being used for narcotics activity. They used license plate reader technology to track the vehicle.
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office identifies man killed in deputy-involved shooting
Body camera footage has not been released yet, but the sheriff’s office said on Wednesday night that Benedetti stopped complying during the traffic stop and deputies saw him reach for his waistband. One deputy fired at him, and the suspect reportedly charged at the deputy and was struck by additional gunfire. He died at the hospital.
On Friday, the sheriff’s office said that “As the investigation unfolds, we are learning that Benedetti had a history of mental health issues and substance abuse.”…