Suspect armed with knives killed in officer-involved shooting in Wauchula: HCSO

WAUCHULA, Fla. - A suspect armed with two knives was shot and killed by deputies responding to a mobile home in Wauchula to serve a warrant on Wednesday night, authorities said.

According to the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of Evergreen Drive and Griffin Road at around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday to look for a person with a warrant.

Courtesy: Hardee County Sheriff's Office

They learned the man, Daniel Jenkins, 30, was inside a mobile home, but he ran from the scene. Deputies then confronted him at another mobile home a few blocks away.

HCSO reported that Jenkins was armed with two knives, one in each hand, and he refused to drop them. A Wauchula police officer used their taser, but the suspect still wouldn't comply, leading two other deputies to shoot, according to deputies.

READ: Sebring bank shooting: Jurors recommend death penalty for gunman Zephen Xaver

Jenkins died at the scene. Deputies say he was wanted for violation of probation on several charges. 

The Officer Involved Task Force with the 10th Judicial Circuit will investigate the incident, as well as HCSO. 

SIGN UP: Click here to sign up for the FOX 13 daily newsletter