Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking falling acorn for gunshot

In body camera footage released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jesse Hernandez opened fire after mistaking the sound of a falling acorn for a muffled gunshot. Hernandez, who has since resigned, shot several times at an unarmed suspect who was detained inside a police cruiser. The suspect was not injured.

• Florida deputy opens fire after mistaking sound of falling acorn for gunshots