‘Massive manhunt’ ends in suspect’s death after 5 shot, 2 killed, deputy injured

  • A suspect is dead after a multi-county shooting spree in Florida.
  • The suspect shot five people total, including two fatally, during a gas station robbery and police pursuit.
  • One deputy was injured but is expected to recover.

4 p.m. update: Deputy was shot three times during encounter with suspect

A Suwannee County deputy was shot three times as he tried to apprehend a man suspected of shooting up a Gadsden County gas station hours earlier, killing two and injuring two others.

Law enforcement officers spotted the suspect’s vehicle in Columbia County and began a pursuit, which ended when the suspect crashed his vehicle. He exited the vehicle and began shooting, which led to a firefight between deputies and the suspect. After the deputy was hit, the suspect fled on foot…

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