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November 18, 2015
Could the police shootings of unarmed teens we hear so much about be related to the fact that unarmed teens shoot them so often?
Demetrius Patterson sat silent Friday morning with his arms crossed as Circuit Court Judge Renee Roche sentenced the 25-year-old to life in prison for attacking an Orlando police officer.
Patterson was convicted last month of shooting Orlando police Officer Jason Hajek during a foot chase July 23, 2013.
Hajek — wearing jeans and a collared green T-shirt — shifted in his seat, taking weight off his right hip while listening to the sentence. One of the shots hit Hajek in his abdomen and exited through his right hip. The single shot nearly took Hajek’s life and ended the rookie officer’s career.
State Attorney Jeff Ashton said the injury prevents Hajek from being able to carry the necessary law-enforcement gear. He is working on an early retirement.
“He’s sort of a little bit in limbo right now kind of waiting to see what the Police Department does, but he’s got his life, and I think that’s the main thing he’s concerned about,” Ashton said.
Hajek initially flagged down Patterson because of reckless driving, court records state. The encounter escalated when Patterson ran and pulled a gun. Ashton said that was “all over him not getting a ticket.”
“As far as Jason was concerned, that’s what he was doing. He was going to give him a ticket,” Ashton said. “And instead he’s going to prison for life.”
Hajek first saw Patterson’s black Infiniti about 3 a.m. July 23, 2013, weaving between lanes on Millenia Boulevard. The car was traveling nearly 80 mph and ran a red light, Hajek said during testimony. He attempted to follow but lost sight of the car for a bit as it sped into the Washington Shores area of Orlando.
Hajek eventually caught up and found the car parked in a driveway. As Hajek approached, Patterson and a passenger ran.
