A man in Marion County is in critical condition after being shot by deputies, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Deputies responded to the 2200 block of SW 19th Avenue Road just after noon Sunday, in reference to an adult male firing a gun both inside and outside his home.
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According to MCSO, a long standoff followed as negotiators worked on a peaceful resolution.
Then the man exited the home firing more rounds into the air according to MCSO.
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The man pointed his firearm towards deputies and that’s when he was shot, MCSO said.
The man was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
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As standard practice, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called in to investigate.
MCSO said all deputies involved in the shooting will be on paid, administrative leave while the investigation is underway.
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