Palmetto police shoot man accused of pointing rifle at officers
PALMETTO, Fla. - A man is in the hospital after Palmetto police say they shot him in self-defense after he pulled a gun on them on Tuesday morning.
Palmetto Police Chief Scott D. Tyler said officers went to a home in the 700 block of 8th St. W. because a man was making suicidal statements.
When officers arrived, the man pointed a rifle at them, according to the Palmetto Police Department.
Officers in Palmetto shot a man they said pointed a gun at them on Tuesday morning.
The man was struck by a bullet and taken to Blake Hospital for treatment. He underwent surgery on Tuesday morning, but his condition is unknown.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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