Newly released body camera footage reveals the moment Florida police confronted and arrested the murder suspect in North Miami Beach on June 1.
Hollywood police have arrested a man suspected in a robbery that turned into a shooting. According to Local 10.
Marcus Ealy is believed to have shot and killed Marcus Johnson, Jr., 22, at around 1 a.m. after attempting to rob him. incident Late May in an industrial area near the Golden Glades Interchange.
Johnson Jr. was walking alone when he was approached by two men who attempted a robbery. One of the suspects, who was wearing a yellow hoodie, reportedly reached into the victim’s pocket. (Related article: Florida murder suspect says ‘shoot me’ before he’s shot dead)
One of the suspects grabbed a gun from the vehicle and opened fire, causing the victim to back up with his hands up.
The two suspects are said to have left the victim on the street while bleeding. left the place in a black sedan.
Police searched the Nissan Maxima first, then followed it into the Everglades Holiday Park until it reached a dead end. The 20-year-old suspect fled law enforcement after finding himself trapped.
Footage shows Ely being held at gunpoint by Hollywood police during his second attempt to escape. Officers then took him into custody.
There is a second suspect, but Ely is believed to be the shooter at the scene.
Ealy, who was arrested on Wednesday on Grand Theft Auto charges, was taken into custody in Broward County.