At 7 a.m. Monday morning, two St. Petersburg Police Officers accompanied a U. S. Deputy Marshal to a residence on 28th Avenue, South. The U. S. Marshal was trying to find Hydra Lacy, Jr., 37, and arrest him on a warrant for aggravated battery. Law enforcement officials said they had been to the residence on several occasions trying to locate Lacy, and did not expect to find him there Monday.
The officers and the Marshal went to the residence to talk to Lacy’s estranged wife, who indicated to them that he was hiding in the attic of the residence.
Preliminary reports indicate when the law enforcement officials confronted Lacy, gunfire erupted. At some point Lacy was able to get his hands on the handguns of the officers, and reportedly shot them with their own handguns.
It was reported later that the two police officers were killed, and the Marshal is in critical condition.
[private]Officials report that more than 100 shots were fired at the residence.
Lacy was released from prison June 5, 2008 after serving 15 years on several charges, including aggravated battery
On this most recent charge, police said Lacy’s estranged wife contacted police and asked for help, accusing Lacy of domestic violence.
At 2:25 p.m., it was confirmed that SWAT team members had gained access into the house, and they found Lacy dead.
It was not reported how Lacy died or what part of the house he was found in.
Law enforcement officials had tired forcing Lacy out of the house by demolishing parts of it.
Hydra Lacy, Jr. is the brother of former world middleweight champion, Jeff Lacy.[/private]
