On May 24, 2022, Pleasantville Police received a 911 call at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Indicating that an individual had discharged a gun at the Dollar General store.
A Pleasantville Police Officer responded to the Dollar General and discovered Mr. Whitted inside the store – with a handgun protruding from his right pocket.
As additional officers arrived, Mr. Whitted walked toward the officers and refused to follow directions to stop and drop to the ground, at which time Whitted said to the officers “shoot me.” The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation by backing away and allowing Whitted to exit the store and stand on the front sidewalk.