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Authorities investigating officer involved shooting in Crestview
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Officers with the Crestview Police Department discovered a suspicious vehicle at a closed business near the 1600 Block of South Ferdon Boulevard on Saturday.
According to a news release, just before 2 a.m., officers made contact with the subject, who was determined to be armed with a firearm and making suicidal statements.
For nearly 3 hours, officers spoke with the subject, who pointed a fire at an officer. Officials said this led to an officer-involved shooting incident resulting in the subject's death.
No officers were injured during the incident, officials confirmed.
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As a departmental procedure, the Crestview Police Department requested the assistance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct an independent investigation of the officer-involved shooting.
As this investigation has been referred to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Crestview Police Department will refer any future injuries to them.
Ferdon Boulevard (State Road 85) is currently closed in the area of Duggan Avenue and Goodwin Avenue as the scene is being processed.
Officials advise drivers to avoid that area or expect delays, as all traffic is being diverted at this time.
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