An armed suspect was shot by officers after an hours-long manhunt, according to Palm Bay Police.

Officials say the person was the focus of an hours-long manhunt that ended shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Karney Avenue NE at Fallon Boulevard, where officers encountered the suspect. According to police, the suspect was tied to a homicide investigation in Martin County and was shot after failing to follow orders from officers.

The suspect was transported from the scene to the hospital.

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