Nassau County Sheriff’s Office: Man killed in deputy-involved shooting near Yulee cemetery
Deputies on Thursday morning killed a suicidal man who they said pointed a gun at them, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
NCSO said deputies responded to the Green Pine Cemetery in Yulee just after 9 a.m. to check on a man who was reported to be suicidal.
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The man “was pointing a pistol at his head” when deputies found him, according to a news release from NCSO.
Deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation by getting the man to put down the gun and talk.
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During this time, the man pointed his gun at deputies and “fearing for their lives,” the deputies shot the man, NCSO said.
The man was killed and NCSO said, “This was not the desired outcome, but our priority is ensuring our deputies’ safety so they can return home. Our hearts go out to the individual’s family members during this difficult time.”
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The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is NCSO policy.
NCSO said no deputies were injured in the shooting.
NCSO said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called to the scene of the shooting to help investigate.
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