KATHLEEN, Fla. — A suspect was killed, and a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) K-9 was injured during a deputy-involved shooting in the Kathleen area, according to PCSO.
The 10th Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident (OIDI) task force is investigating the shooting.
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Authorities said the K-9 was shot during the incident and is being treated at an emergency veterinary clinic.
All deputies involved in the shooting were reported safe, per PCSO.
Officials have not released additional details about what led to the shooting, including the identity of the suspect or when the incident occurred.
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