KISSIMMEE, FL — An altercation at a bar in Kissimmee has led to a deputy-involved shooting that left a woman deceased after authorities say she pointed a handgun at a man and refused repeated commands to drop the weapon.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a disturbance at Sun on the Beach restaurant and bar, located at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14.
Upon arrival, deputies observed an altercation between a man and a woman that had reportedly started inside the establishment.
Authorities say the woman had drawn a handgun and was following directly behind the man with the weapon pointed at his back. She continued following him outside while displaying the firearm.
Deputies reportedly issued multiple commands for the woman to drop the weapon, but she refused to comply.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, when the man turned to face the woman, she pointed the handgun at him, prompting a deputy to discharge his firearm over concerns of imminent serious bodily harm.
The woman was struck by a single gunshot and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.
The deputy involved, a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, has been placed on paid administrative leave. No deputies or other individuals were injured during the incident. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
