A trooper from the Florida Highway Patrol shot a suspect during a confrontation at a hospital in central Florida on Friday, according to officials.
The incident took place in the emergency department of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital located in Ocala, Florida. Reports indicate that the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, died as a result of the trooper’s use of lethal force.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among law enforcement personnel or hospital staff. Following the incident, the Florida Highway Patrol has requested an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
As of now, additional information regarding the situation has not been provided.
Ocala is situated approximately 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Orlando.
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This report has been modified to clarify that the agency responsible for investigating the shooting is the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, rather than any misidentified department.