LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lake County deputy was involved in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Clermont while investigating a reported domestic violence incident, according to the Sheriff's Office.
- Shooting occurred at Carrington at Four Corners Apartments
- No deputies injured
- More Lake County stories
The incident occurred at Carrington at Four Corners Apartments around 1:45 p.m. A deputy responding to an aggravated assault/domestic violence incident reportedly led to a confrontation with the suspect, according to the Sheriff's Office.
"[The confrontation] was verbal and the suspect produced a firearm," said Lake County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Vachon.
At that point the deputy opened fire. It's currently unknown how many shots were fired or if the suspect fired any shots.
Apartment resident Matt Ray told us he was in his apartment when he heard shots fired.
"I heard 'boom boom', like the Disney fireworks," Ray said.
Later, Ray said he saw the suspect as first responders treated him for his injuries.
"He was laying there, they were pumping away on him," Ray explained.
The suspect was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The Sheriff's Office released no information on his condition.
No deputies were injured.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.