SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Armed SWAT Standoff Ends in Navarre

On 3/07/08 , shortly after 1730 hours, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to 6506 Calle De Lago , Navarre , Florida in reference to a call involving an intoxicated person. When deputies arrived on scene, they found that they were dealing with a subject that was armed and barricaded inside of his residence. Family members that were present at the residence prior to the deputies arrival stated that the adult male subject inside became irrational after drinking and taking some unknown medications. They also stated that the subject inside had armed himself with a semi-automatic handgun and had already fired off four rounds inside the residence as they were leaving. The family members were able to leave the residence unharmed. As deputies arrived, one shot was heard from inside the residence. Deputies attempted to make contact with the subject through a variety of ways, but were unsuccessful.  The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office SWAT team was called to the scene along with crisis negotiators.  After numerous attempts were made to contact the suspect, the SWAT team entered the residence through a rear door and found that the subject was deceased inside with an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Sheriff's Office investigators were called to the scene to conduct an investigation into the subject's death. The deceased individual has been identified as Richard William Modugno (56 years old) who resides at that address. No further information is available at this time.

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net