Deputy shoots armed dirt bike driver who fled traffic stop: Sheriff's office

Deputy shoots armed dirt bike driver

The Marion County Sheriff's Office says its detectives continue to investigate a shooting involving a deputy. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy was conducting a traffic stop on a dirt bike just after 7 p.m. when the biker fled on foot toward a field where a youth sports practice was being held. Investigators said the suspect reached for a gun that he was openly carrying on his hip, and at that time, was shot by the pursuing deputy.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office says its detectives continue to investigate a shooting involving a deputy.  There was a large law enforcement presence in the Silver Springs Shores area near SE Maricamp and Emerald roads on Tuesday evening.

According to the sheriff's office, a deputy was conducting a traffic stop on a dirt bike just after 7 p.m. when the biker fled on foot toward a field where a youth sports practice was being held. Investigators said the suspect reached for a gun that he was openly carrying on his hip, and at that time, was shot by the pursuing deputy. The suspect was transported to a local hospital. 

The Marion County Sheriffs Office says it is investigating a shooting involving a deputy. [Credit: Marion County Sheriffs Office]

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been contacted and will be investigating the shooting, the sheriff's office said, and the deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave.

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