Deputy Involved Shooting In Ensley Under Investigation

September 9, 2016

A deputy involved shooting early this morning in Ensley is under investigation.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8400 block of Figland Avenue for an armed disturbance in which the suspect had fired a gun at another resident. When deputies arrived on scene, they ordered the occupants to exit the residence.

One person exited the residence and followed orders given by the deputies. When the suspect exited the residence, he was armed with a firearm that he pointed to toward deputies, the Escambia Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The suspect was given numerous commands to drop the weapon but did not, forcing deputies to fire their service weapons.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Deputies said the suspect had threatened multiple people in the last two days with the firearm.

The officer involved shooting is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Further details, including the name and condition of the suspect, have not yet been released as the  investigation continues.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Deputy Involved Shooting In Ensley Under Investigation”

  1. Steve Clark on September 9th, 2016 10:44 am

    The suspect wouldn’t be threatening anyone with a gun anytime soon. Great job E.C.S.O.

  2. Ts on September 9th, 2016 6:58 am

    Any idea what time this happened?

  3. northofI10 on September 9th, 2016 6:42 am

    Hope all Deputies and innocents are safe and sound.

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