A suspect accused of shooting five people and killing two of them has been killed in a shootout early Friday morning, according to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office.
“Suspect has been killed during an exchange of gunfire with SWAT in Columbia County!” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. “Let’s pray for the victims and the healing for their families during this tragic time!”
A deputy was injured during the incident in Florida’s Panhandle.
It began as a gas station robbery in Gadsden County before the suspect fled the area. The gas station was a Mobile located at 3749 Pat Thomas Pkwy.
“As a result of the robbery, four victims were shot and two victims succumbed to their injuries,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post around 12:30 a.m. Friday.
Seven hours later, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted in Columbia County, prompting a pursuit that included the Florida Highway Patrol.
“A pursuit by FHP, Columbia and Suwannee Co Sheriff’s offices led to the driver crashing,” the sheriff’s office said in its update. “The driver then fired on the officers striking a Suwannee County deputy.
The deputy was wearing body armor, and suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said.
In Suwannee County, residents were told to shelter in place and lock their doors before the suspect was located.
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source: wesh
