Suspect in custody for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, Eustis officials say
Suspect strikes officer with vehicle, Eustis officials say
A man is in custody after police said he struck an officer with his vehicle during a traffic stop.
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Eustis Police announced the arrest of a man for attempted murder on a law enforcement officer, according to officials.
Officials announced the arrest of 28-year-old Shakoi Donovan on Saturday afternoon.
According to investigators, Donovan is being charged with the following:
- Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer
- Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Fleeing to Elude
- Resisting an Officer with Violence
- Resisting an Officer without Violence
Eustis PD told FOX 35 the charges stem from a traffic stop where the suspect refused to exit the vehicle. In an attempt to open the door, the suspect hit the gas pedal and struck an officer, according to officials.
None of the officers involved sustained serious injuries in the incident, according to police.
The Source: This story was written based on information provided by the Eustis Police Department on August 1, 2026.