Authorities, including the FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), are investigating a police shooting that occurred following a robbery pursuit which began in Sweetwater and ended in Medley. The incident, initiated around 10:50 a.m., resulted in two individuals being hospitalized, one with a gunshot wound, while a third suspect remains in custody.
Sweetwater Police Chief Sergio Diez confirmed that no officers were injured during the confrontation and emphasized the swift response of police to the robbery in progress. The police shooting aspect of the investigation will be handled by the FDLE, raising questions about the events leading to shots being fired. The FBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the robbery case, prompting a thorough investigation into the chaotic series of events that transpired.
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