TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Titusville police have identified Timmy Eady, 42, of Titusville, as the man shot by an officer during a well-being check at a residence on Cheney Highway.
Eady suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder area and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a police news release. After he was medically cleared, authorities booked him into the Brevard County Jail with no bond.
Titusville police shooting followed well-being check
Officers were called around 11 p.m. Tuesday to a home in the 1100 block of Cheney Highway after Eady was reportedly making concerning statements, police said.
According to the department, officers knocked on the front door, and Eady answered while armed with a long gun. One officer fired a single round, striking him in the shoulder area.
Police said Eady then retreated into the residence and barricaded himself inside. Officers reestablished communication with him, and he eventually surrendered peacefully.
Officers began lifesaving efforts at the scene before Eady was transported to the hospital, according to the release. No officers were injured.
Eady faces aggravated assault and resisting charges
Police said Eady was charged with:
- Two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- One count of resisting an officer with violence.
The charges are allegations, and Eady is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Brevard Sheriff’s Office conducting independent investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, according to Titusville police.
Interim Chief Wright said the department is committed to transparency during critical incidents and will release updates as they become available.
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