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  • Suspect shot after trying to run over deputy during Marion County pursuit, officials say

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    A deputy-involved shooting happened overnight in Marion County.

    The incident began around 2:45 a.m. after a suspect attempted to flee from deputies responding to a suspicious person call in Reddick.

    Deputies said they arrived at a home in Reddick and saw a vehicle driving recklessly away from the scene.

    Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to comply, leading to a brief pursuit.

    The pursuit ended just north of Highway 329 on NW Gainesville Road, where the vehicle was finally stopped.

    Officials said the suspect refused to exit the vehicle and attempted to run over a deputy in an effort to continue fleeing. In response, another deputy shot the suspect.

    Despite being shot, the suspect continued to drive off before stopping in the 12600 block of N Highway 441.

    The suspect was then transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

    The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has been notified and will be conducting an investigation into the shooting.

    Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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  • Sheriff: Deputy fatally shot deputy in ‘avoidable’ accident

    Sheriff: Deputy fatally shot deputy in ‘avoidable’ accident

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    PALM BAY, Fla. — A deputy mistakenly shot and killed his roommate, who was also a deputy, as the two took a break from playing an online game with friends while they were off duty, a Florida sheriff said.

    Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the shooting “an extremely dumb and totally avoidable accident” in a video posted on social media on Sunday afternoon in which he announced that Deputy Andrew Lawson, 23, was charged with manslaughter.

    Deputy Austin Walsh, 23, died at the scene in their apartment in Palm Bay early Saturday morning.

    The roommates had taken a break from playing the online game and were standing around talking when Lawson took out a gun he believed he had unloaded and “jokingly” pointed it at Walsh, the sheriff said. A round fired and hit Walsh.

    Lawson immediately called 911 and was “distraught” and “devastated” when first responders arrived, Ivey said. Lawson cooperated fully with the investigation, which was conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Palm Bay Police Department.

    Ivey said Lawson and Walsh were best friends and roommates.

    “Folks, this unnecessary and totally avoidable incident not only took the life of an amazing young man and deputy, but it has also forever changed the life of another good young man who made an extremely poor and reckless decision,” Ivey said.

    The sheriff said Walsh had been with the agency since he was 18.

    “Austin was such a great kid, and our hearts are broken over his loss. He will be deeply missed by our agency, our community and our prayers are with his family,” Ivey said.

    Lawson was taken to the Brevard County Jail on a “no bond” warrant, the sheriff said. It was not immediately known whether he has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.

    The sheriff called Lawson “a great kid who sadly made a horrible and irresponsible decision that has forever impacted so many.”

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