Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy involved in shooting that leaves one man dead

FORT WALTON BEACH — A deputy-involved shooting in Fort Walton Beach left one person dead and the deputy placed on paid administrative leave, as is standard in such cases.

According to a news release provided by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. Friday at an apartment complex at 319 Racetrack Road.

Deputies responded to a disturbance call. After arriving at the scene and hearing the sounds of a disturbance, the deputy reacted in self-defense after he encountered a 23-year-old man armed with a gun, the release says. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.

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The sheriff's office said the deputy in question was not injured. Per procedures set by the OCSO, the deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a formal investigation and administrative review.