Florida Cop shot kidnapping suspect Tzvi Allswang in head to free therapist held hostage

Knife-wielding suspect Tzvi Allswang shot by deputy William Nogueras expected to survive, face numerous felonies

The suspect has been identified as, Tzvi Allswang, DOB: 1/28/2002. Allswang is still in the hospital in stable condition and expected to survive his injuries related to the Deputy Involved Shooting. Once Allswang is released from medical care he is facing numerous felony charges related to this incident. This investigation is still open and ongoing.

The PBSO deputy involved in the Deputy Involved Shooting has been identified as, Sgt. William Nogueras. Sgt. Nogueras is currently assigned to the K9 Unit. He has been employed with PBSO for 14 years.

Shortly before 6:30 am, deputies responded to a welfare check in the 22000 block of Larkspur Trail in unincorporated Boca Raton. Upon arrival, deputies heard a female victim screaming for help. Deputies made forced entry into the residence and located a female victim who was being held against her will at knife point by an adult male suspect. The suspect refused commands to drop the knife, fearing for the safety of the victim, a PBSO deputy discharged his department assigned firearm striking the suspect once in the head.

The female victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment where she is currently listed in stable condition. The suspect was transported to separate hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.

The PBSO deputy involved in the shooting is currently on paid administrative leave which is standard department protocol.

FDLE (the lead investigators), PBSO Violent Crimes detectives and the State Attorney’s Office investigators are investigating this Deputy Involved Shooting further.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the incident involving the female victim. The suspect is facing the charges of Armed False Imprisonment and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife). Other charges are pending.