The Brief
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- A body-armored man holding a loaded rifle was shot and killed by deputies while walking just south of Causeway Blvd., according to HCSO.
- Responding deputies say they gave the man multiple commands to drop his weapon, but he did not comply.
- The incident unfolded on Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. near Windingwood Ave. and Providence Rd. in Brandon.
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully loaded rifle, according to HCSO.
What we know:
The incident unfolded on Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. near Winding Wood Ave. and Providence Rd. in Brandon.
Deputies responded after several people called 911 to report the man.
HCSO says the suspect was dressed in battle fatigues with body armor, a helmet and a fully loaded rifle. Two magazines were also in his body armor.
Responding deputies say they gave the man multiple commands to drop his weapon, but he did not comply.
What we don’t know:
The name of the suspect has not been released yet.
What’s next:
HCSO says the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.
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Source: fox13news
