Deputies Fire on Armed Individual During Domestic Battery Response in Lake County
During a domestic battery response on Thursday afternoon in Lake County, deputies discharged their firearms, hitting an armed individual. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 20, 2026 —
In Lake County, deputies discharged their firearms on Thursday afternoon, striking an armed individual. The incident occurred during a response to a domestic battery call.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has taken charge of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the discharge of firearms, the condition of the individual who was shot, and the identities of those involved have not yet been publicly released.
The FDLE typically investigates all law enforcement officer-involved shootings to ensure impartiality and transparency in such critical events.
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