Polk County deputy-involved shooting: Suspect dead, K9 injured in Kathleen
KATHLEEN, Fla. - A suspect is dead and a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office was injured during a deputy-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Kathleen area.
Polk County deputy-involved shooting
What we know:
Deputies said a K9 was shot and injured during the incident and is being treated at an emergency vet clinic. No deputies were injured, but officials said the suspect involved died.
PCSO said the 10th Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident task force is investigating the shooting.
Kathleen shooting investigation details
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet released the identity of the suspect or details regarding what led to the shooting.
Sheriff Grady Judd briefing
What's next:
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is expected to hold a news conference on the deputy-involved shooting at 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, who provided initial details regarding the shooting.