On April 2, 2014, 28-year-old Matthew Pollow of Boca Raton died after being shot by a Palm Beach County deputy at the Tuscany Pointe apartment complex. Deputies had been called after Pollow, who suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, dialed 911 seeking help.

The shooting prompted multiple reviews. The State Attorney concluded the deputy’s use of force was justified because the deputy reported feeling in imminent danger. Pollow’s family, represented by Ted Leopold, filed a wrongful death suit claiming excessive force, saying Pollow was unarmed or was at a considerable distance and noting he was off his medication. In 2016 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office settled with Pollow’s mother for $562,500.

Pollow is remembered by his family as kind-hearted and artistic, with interests in basketball, guitar, and art.