Florida Trooper Shoots Suspect

A suspect was shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper following a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, according to state authorities.

The incident began around 9:24 p.m. Friday on Lakeville Road, when a trooper responded to a reported hit-and-run. Authorities said the suspect fled the crash scene on foot.

After locating the suspect, the trooper attempted to take the person into custody. According to FHP, the suspect refused to comply and continued resisting even after a Taser was deployed multiple times.

During the confrontation, the trooper fired his weapon and struck the suspect.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or provided details about the person’s condition.

The trooper was not injured.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating the shooting and the trooper’s use of force.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details could be released as authorities review what happened.