Tonight, WPTV is digging into new details of an officer-involved shooting from over the weekend in Stuart.
Officer Kyle Osinga, who has been with the Stuart Police Department for 10 years, has been placed on administrative leave after the department says Kenneth Cook, 37, rushed him with a large knife, prompting Osinga to open fire. Cook was rushed to the hospital, where he passed away.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has taken over the investigation, telling WPTV Reporter Michael Hoffman that Cook had a history of violent crime and mental health issues prior to the shooting…