The Brief
- Lake County deputies and the Leesburg Police Department responded to a victim that had sustained multiple stab wounds.
- After the suspect fled on foot, a deputy subsequently located the individual, and during the encounter, the deputy discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
- Officials say the suspect was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning following a reported stabbing in Leesburg.
According to reports, at approximately 6:19 a.m., Lake County deputies and the Leesburg Police Department responded to a victim that had sustained multiple stab wounds in the area of 2415 Montclair Road.
Authorities stated that the suspect fled on foot. A deputy subsequently located the individual, and during the encounter, the deputy discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.…