In the early hours of Thursday, around 3:40 a.m., Lake County law enforcement responded to a report of a car burglary in progress near Cumberland Circle in Minneola. Deputies arrived at the scene and found the suspect inside the vehicle that had been targeted.
Foot chase and shooting
When the suspect attempted to leave the car, he fled on foot. Deputies gave chase, and after a brief pursuit, a deputy encountered the suspect and discharged his firearm, striking the individual. The sheriff’s office said it is unclear whether the suspect was armed at the time of the shooting.
Medical care and investigation
The injured suspect was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries. The shooting will be investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the deputy who fired his weapon has been placed on administrative leave, a standard procedure in such cases.
Charges against the suspect
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect now faces charges of burglary to a conveyance and resisting arrest without violence. No law‑enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
Community response
Residents of Minneola and the surrounding Lake County area were alerted to the incident through the sheriff’s office’s public‑information channels. The department emphasized its commitment to thorough investigations and transparency when deputies are involved in use‑of‑force incidents.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage anyone with additional information about the burglary or the foot chase to contact the department.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
