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Man Dead After Deputy-Involved Shooting on US-1
3 Dec
Summary
- Deputies responded to possible gunshots heard by a 911 operator.
- Suspect fled after allegedly shooting at a business and was armed.
- The man died after being shot by deputies following a pursuit.
A deputy-involved shooting resulted in a fatality on US-1 Tuesday afternoon, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched after a 911 operator reported hearing possible gunshots. They observed a man speeding southbound on US-1 and later determined he had allegedly fired at a nearby business.
The sheriff's office initiated a pursuit, utilizing a PIT maneuver to disable the suspect's vehicle. The man then exited the vehicle, fleeing on foot with a handgun. Deputies commanded him to drop the weapon, but he did not comply, leading to the shooting.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with both lanes of US-1 initially blocked and US-1 South remaining closed for over two hours. The sheriff's office is expected to provide further details at a briefing.
