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Man arrested after allegedly going for officer’s gun in lobby of Hollywood Police Headquarters

Hollywood, Florida – A 43-year-old man attacked an officer inside the department’s headquarters on Friday.

Shawn Brennan attempted to flag down a Hollywood police officer just outside police headquarters, according to police.

According to police, Brennan started threatening the officer, who proceeded to go inside the building, only to be chased.

A violent struggle broke out when Brennan tried to take the officer’s gun, according to police but he was subdued as several officers jumped in to assist.

He is now facing charges of attempted premeditated murder, armed robbery, armed burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and battery on a law enforcement officer.

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a freelance journalist and local reporter based in Coral Springs. As a beach lover, he only wants to be close by the ocean. Alfred reports for MDMH Coral Springs and writes columns for multiple national magazines.

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