Armed home invasion suspect shot, killed by Pinellas County deputies: PCSO
Deputies shot and killed a suspected armed home intruder on Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Deputies shot and killed a suspected armed intruder in Clearwater on Friday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Clearwater home invasion call
What we know:
Investigators said that a 911 call came in around 6:44 a.m. about an armed home invasion on Candler Road.
The suspect accused of breaking into the home is an adult man, according to PCSO.
No injuries were reported to the homeowner or deputies.
Shooter identity and motive
What we don't know:
The suspected home intruder has not been publicly identified.
The motive behind the armed home invasion is unclear.
It is also unknown if the suspect knew the residents of the home.
Deadly force task force
What's next:
Detectives with the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force are investigating the deputy-involved shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, which explained how we got it through an official statement detailing the timeline of the 911 response and the ongoing investigation.