DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man who was facing a slew of firearm-related charges has died following a deputy-involved shooting in Davie, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
According to a BSO spokesperson, Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a deputy-involved shooting near the 6300 block of Stirling Road in Davie, shortly after 7 p.m., Monday.
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said the BSO Fugitive and Gang Unit was serving an active warrant at the time. Officers reportedly attempted to stop a suspect while he was putting gas in his car at a Wawa gas station.
Authorities say the suspect ran away with a gun in his hand when he saw deputies approaching him.
