1 dead, K-9 hurt following Marion County officer-involved shooting: Deputies
K-9 Leo still in recovery after an officer-involved shooting in Marion County
According to deputies, K-9 Leo is stable with good vitals following the incident in Marion County.
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. - One person was killed and a police K-9 was injured following an officer-involved shooting in Marion County, deputies said.
On Saturday morning around 9 a.m., deputies responded to a call in Silver Springs in the 900 block of NE 144th Court about a situation involving a battery strangulation suspect.
The man was located in the backyard where he "initiated gunfire" with deputies, injuring K-9 Leo.
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office
Deputies returned fire on the man who later died after being taken to a hospital.
The man has been identified as 45-year-old Jeremy Bradsher.
According to deputies, K-9 Leo is stable with good vitals.
The identity of the man has not been released.
No other details about the incident have been released.