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Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance, Monday evening.
A Port St. Lucie was reportedly shot on Dec. 1.
What we know:
The Port St. Lucie Police Department responded to an incident in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard on Dec. 1 for a disturbance, when an officer was shot while investigating the incident, the police department confirmed.
The officer – Sergeant Erik LeVasseur, who's been with the department for 27 years – was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
Of the six officers who responded to the scene, LeVasseur was the only officer injured, the department said in a press conference.
What we know about the suspect?
The suspect was killed by police fire, the department said.
Police said the suspect was carrying an AK-47-style weapon.
What we don't know:
It's not known what condition the officer is currently in, though the department said it's optimistic. It's also not known what events led to the shooting.
What's next:
Law enforcement is actively investigating the circumstances and has secured the scene. There is no threat to the community, the department said.
The Source: Information in this story was sourced from the Port St. Lucie Police Department.