1 dead after fight with trooper at Florida hospital, police say

One person is dead following an incident with a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper at an Ocala hospital early Friday morning, according to police. 

What we know:

At around 2:51 a.m., officers with the Ocala Police Department responded to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital located on SE 1st Avenue after a detail officer requested help. 

Authorities said a trooper was involved in a fight with a suspect in custody which resulted in FHP using deadly force. 

What we don't know:

FOX 35 News is working to learn about the circumstances that led up to the fight and the identity of the suspect killed. 

What's next:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating, which is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Ocala Police Department on Jan. 24, 2025. 

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