Orlando Police Department's video: 7 14 23 OIS on Pioneers Way Officer 2 Video

Today we are releasing body worn camera video of the officer involved shooting that occurred on July 14th, 2023, in the 12000 block of Pioneers Way. At approximately 12:55 p.m. the Communications Center got a 911 call transferred from Orange County Sheriff’s Office advising unknown trouble in the 12000 block of Pioneers Way. We contacted the caller. The caller advised us that his girlfriend was talking about killing herself and that she had a knife. Upon arrival, a member of our Crisis Negotiation Team began negotiations on the phone. The subject hung up and we reestablished communications. At one point, the female subject walked out of the apartment with a knife, while on the phone with the negotiator. She then walked back into her apartment. Additional attempts were made by the negotiator to the subject. The female then ran out of the apartment with two knives and charged at the officers. Two officers fired at the individual. The adult female subject was pronounced deceased on scene by OFD. The suspect has been identified as Rachael A. Ellis, W/F, DOB: 8/15/1990. No officers were injured. The two officers who shot at the suspect are trained in Crisis Intervention. They have invoked Marsy’s Law so their names will not be released. As with all officer involved shootings, FDLE is handling the investigation. Their findings will be turned over to the State Attorney’s Office for their review. An internal investigation will then be done by the Orlando Police Department. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Know that there are resources out there to help you that do not resort to violence.