CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy a part of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has died in the line of duty.
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According to a tweet from Congressman Greg Steube, multiple officer-involved shootings were reported Sunday night, including the officer-involved shooting that occurred at the Sunseeker Resort.
My office is closely monitoring the reports of multiple shootings, including a potential officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County near the Sunseeker this evening.
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) December 16, 2024
Please avoid the area to allow Charlotte County Sheriffs Office and Punta Gorda Police investigate.
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Senator Rick Scott weighed in as well with the following tweet.
Devastated to hear of the passing of a Charlotte County deputy tonight.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) December 16, 2024
I spoke with @CCSOFLSheriff Prummell to let him know Ann and I are praying for his team and the deputy’s family tonight. Please keep them in your prayers.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating, more details to come.
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