Woman killed in Osceola County deputy-involved shooting, officials say
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - One woman was shot in a deputy-involved shooting in Osceola County on Saturday night, according to officials with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened in the area of Sun on the Beach in Old Town around 10:37 p.m., according to deputies.
Officials said a woman had pointed a firearm at a male companion inside the bar, before walking out with the gun still aimed at him. The two then attempted to walk back inside the bar when deputies told the woman to drop the gun, according to officials. Deputies said the woman ignored commands and raised the weapon back toward the man she was with, prompting deputies to fire once, striking the woman.
The woman was later pronounced dead, Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced at a press conference.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.