Citrus County Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a suspect Saturday evening after the individual held a victim at knifepoint in Crystal River, according to authorities. The incident prompted a temporary closure of a Crystal River roadway as deputies responded to the dangerous scene.
Deputies arrived to find a suspect actively threatening a victim with a knife. When the situation escalated, deputies opened fire, killing the suspect. A second suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities have not yet released the names of those involved, pending notification of next of kin and an ongoing investigation.
The roadway closure disrupted traffic in the area Saturday evening but was lifted after law enforcement secured the scene and began their investigation. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the deputy-involved shooting, which is standard procedure following any use of deadly force by law enforcement in Florida.
Deputy-involved shootings in Florida are subject to review by the State Attorney’s Office, which independently examines the circumstances to determine whether the use of force was justified. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement may also conduct a separate review. Residents with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office directly. Additional details, including the names of the suspects and the specific street where the incident occurred, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. WFLA News first reported the shooting Saturday evening.
Originally reported by WFLA – Citrus County
Sources: WFLA – Citrus County
