Domestic disturbance leads to officer involved shooting in Port St. Lucie

Domestic disturbance leads to officer involved shooting in Port St. Lucie

Port St Lucie, Fl-Police in Port St. Lucie are investigating an officer-involved shooting.

The incident happened around 4pm yesterday afternoon.

Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a house located in the 3200 block SW Constellation Rd. According to a police report, a man called 911 saying he was thinking about killing his wife and was armed with a knife.

Officers arrived at the location and found the man inside the home with a knife.

Officers repeatedly demanded the suspect to disarm, but they said he refused.

The report states that the two officers fired and struck the man when he advanced towards the officers. The officers were not injured in the incident. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Neighbors say the couple were new to the neighborhood, but were considered nice and helpful. 

The FDLE and the State Attorney’s Office responded to the scene for further investigation. Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation. 

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