SANFORD, Fla. – A Seminole County deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning after gunfire broke out at a large block party in Sanford’s Midway neighborhood.
Deputies responded just after 1 a.m. to a noise disturbance on Sipes Avenue. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, while working to break up a large crowd, two armed individuals opened fire.
Two other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No deputies were hurt.
FDLE called in for independent review
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct an independent investigation into the deputy-involved shooting.
The sheriff’s office said there is no continuing threat to the community and the incident is being treated as isolated.
“Based on the information known at this time, the deputy’s actions likely saved lives by immediately stopping an armed individual who was actively firing at a large gathering,” the sheriff’s office said.