PORT ST. JOE, FL – A repossession attempt escalated into a series of confrontations in Port St. Joe, ending with police gunfire and an arrest.
Officers initially responded to a call about Tikila Walker, 41, driving a white Ford Fusion with an expired tag, evading repossession. The ensuing slow-speed chase took officers through north Port St. Joe.
Sergeant Morrison tried to block Walker’s path at Avenue A and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, but she drove onto a sidewalk, prompting officers to end the pursuit but stay alert.
A hit-and-run linked to Walker was later reported on Avenue C, though no charges were pressed. Sergeant Morrison found Walker avoiding the repo driver yet again.
Efforts to resolve the situation peacefully failed, and Walker drove off, soon involved in another hit-and-run at a convenience store. Reports of reckless driving followed.
Police located Walker once more, armed with a large knife. Despite attempts to calm her, she remained uncooperative. A deputy intervened, breaking a window and deploying a taser, which was ineffective.
Walker exited the vehicle, advancing on Sergeant Morrison, causing officers to fire. They then provided medical aid until EMS arrived, and Walker was treated and released from the hospital.
Authorities recovered the knife, and Walker faces charges. The incident is under review as officials assess the response.