Flagler County, FL - Update: The 19-year-old suspect who fired at a Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputy is now in custody.
Phillip Haire Jr. turned himself in just before 9:30 PM on Tuesday at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly held a press conference at the Sheriff's Operation Center in Bunnell later that night.
“This is the result of hard work by every member of Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and our neighboring sheriff’s offices and law enforcement agencies, specifically Putnam County Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Staly said. “We followed every lead and put significant pressure on his known associates. Because of this, the suspect decided it was in his best interest to turn himself into Putnam Sheriff’s Office. This is the best possible outcome.”
Haire shot at Sergeant Reynolds on Monday afternoon after a 911 report of threats made at 11 London Dr in Palm Coast. Luckily, no one was hurt during the shooting. Haire then fled the scene, wrecked his vehicle, then carjacked another vehicle at gunpoint. He's scheduled to be transferred to the Flagler County Inmate Facility on Wednesday.
(Photo of Haire, courtesy FCSO)
Earlier Reporting: The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help as they search for the 19-year-old man who shot at a deputy in Palm Coast on Monday. According to FCSO, Phillip Joseph Haire Jr. is considered armed and dangerous. He may be driving a dark blue 2013 Ford Fiesta with the FL tag EEYR82. Haire allegedly shot at a deputy on Monday on London Dr in Palm Coast. No one was hurt during the shooting. Haire fled the scene of the shooting then wrecked his vehicle and carjacked another at gunpoint. “I encourage him to turn himself in before he or someone else gets hurt,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We will find him and bring him to justice. If he shoots at one of my deputies, we will shoot back.” Agencies are looking for Haire statewide, including deputies in St. Johns and Putnam Counties. Anyone with information about this incident should call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (386) 313-4911. Or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-8477 (TIPS). Callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
(Photo of Haire, courtesy FCSO)
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