Sheriff's office: Man armed with shotgun killed by Marion County deputies

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Marion County deputies say they were forced to shoot a man who refused to drop his shotgun while they were investigating a shooting incident.

The sheriff's office says around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, they responded to the area of NE 140th Avenue and NE 245th Street Road about a shooting call. 

"Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male at the residence. They were then met by a man, who engaged them with a shotgun." 

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Deputies say the man refused several commands to drop the weapon and they were forced to open fire. The man was shot and killed. 

This is an ongoing investigation.