18-year-old killed in Osceola County deputy-involved shooting, officials say

Man killed in Osceola County officer-involved shooting

An 18-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Osceola County, deputies say. The two deputies are OK and have now been placed on paid administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the state attorney's office are investigating.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - An 18-year-old man was killed in a deputy-involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Osceola County, officials say.

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What happened?

What we know:

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) says they responded to a reference of a family calling about a member having a mental health crisis and putting a gun to their head. The incident took place around 12:49 p.m. on Saturday at a neighborhood near Amera Trail and Waypoint Drive in St. Cloud.

When the two deputies got to the scene, they said they saw a man with a gun and wearing no clothes coming out of the woods. Deputies asked the man to put the gun down, but he refused and charged, causing officials to shoot the man.

The 18-year-old man later died. The two deputies were not shot.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the state attorney's office are investigating.

The deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave.

An officer-involved shooting took place on Saturday afternoon in Osceola County.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the man killed or the deputies involved. It is unclear if the man who died had a background of mental health struggles.

What's next:

Officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.