ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported a deputy-involved shooting Sunday in Orlando.
According to officials, the incident happened near North Pine Hills Road and Silver Star Road.
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Deputies said the 911 call that was made had a woman screaming in the background in distress.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they said they engaged in a foot pursuit with the armed suspect. Authorities said the suspect fired shots and the deputies fired shots back at the suspect, striking him.
Authorities said the suspect, a man in his 30s, was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
According to authorities, the deputies involved are on temporary, paid administrative leave pending a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.