A Pierce County sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a man suspected of attempting to set fire to a gas station in Parkland during a foot chase on Monday afternoon. The incident unfolded around 4:16 p.m. when deputies pursued the suspect for three blocks before gunfire erupted, although it remains unclear if the suspect was armed at the time of the shooting.
In the aftermath, no deputies were reported injured, and an investigation into the use of lethal force has been initiated by the Pierce County Force Investigation Team. While only one deputy discharged a firearm, details regarding the number of shots fired are still pending, making this a developing story that raises questions about police engagement in arson-related incidents.
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