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Man with knife shot, killed inside Orlando apartment after charging at deputies: Sheriff's office

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Published  June 23, 2025 7:03pm EDT
Orange County
FOX 35 Orlando
Man with knife shot, killed by deputies

Man with knife shot, killed by deputies

A large law enforcement presence was reported Monday evening at the Isles at East Millenia apartment complex on Lake Fountain Drive near Americana Boulevard in Orlando. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the response is the result of a deadly shooting involving two deputies.

The Brief

    • Deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding man Monday at an Orlando apartment complex after a domestic violence call, authorities said.
    • The suspect had barricaded himself inside before advancing on deputies, prompting them to open fire.
    • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating the shooting.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A large law enforcement presence was reported Monday evening at the Isles at East Millenia apartment complex on Lake Fountain Drive near Americana Boulevard in Orlando. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the response is the result of a deadly shooting involving two deputies.

What we know:

A heavy police presence was reported Monday evening at the Isles at East Millenia apartment complex in Orlando following a deadly deputy-involved shooting. 

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a woman reported being held at knife-point overnight by her boyfriend, prompting a response around noon. Deputies found probable cause to arrest the man for aggravated assault, and the woman was able to get out of the apartment.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether the man made specific threats towards deputies before advancing with the knife. Authorities have not released the man’s name or whether he had a history of violent behavior. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is still investigating the shooting, and it’s unknown how long the internal review will take.

The backstory:

The standoff began after the woman called 911, reporting she had been confined and threatened with a knife while her boyfriend smoked drugs. Deputies tried negotiating with the barricaded man for over an hour before calling in SWAT and a crisis negotiator. The situation escalated when the man advanced toward deputies with a knife.

On June 23, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a woman who said her boyfriend had been smoking drugs and held her against her will with a knife all night [Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s Office]

What they're saying:

The incident adds to a string of recent shootings involving law enforcement in Central Florida. Around 12:45 p.m. the sheriff's office said a woman called 911 reporting being held against her will.

"Deputies determined they had probable cause to arrest the man for aggravated assault and that the woman was willing to prosecute," said Undersheriff Mark Canty.

Deputies called for SWAT assistance and a negotiator while the man was barricaded inside. 

Man with knife shot, killed inside Orlando apartment

Man with knife shot, killed inside Orlando apartment

A large law enforcement presence was reported Monday evening at the Isles at East Millenia apartment complex on Lake Fountain Drive near Americana Boulevard in Orlando. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the response is the result of a deadly shooting involving two deputies.

"At one point, the man came out of the room and moved towards deputies while armed with a knife," Canty said, explaining why deputies opened fire.

The sheriff’s office pointed to the mounting danger deputies face, especially in volatile domestic violence situations that escalate quickly.

"We've had several shootings over the last couple of weeks that kind of illustrate how dangerous it is to be a deputy," Canty added.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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