BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — The shooter died after being shot by authorities following a standoff in Brooksville, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning.
Two people were taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds during an active shooter incident in Brooksville on Friday evening, ending an hours-long standoff.
The shooter was in the area of Erma Road and Star Road.
According to HCSO, 64-year-old Steve Roosa ignited a barn fire before being approached by several people who wanted to know about the fire. Roosa then pulled out a gun and shot at least two individuals.
Deputies tried to negotiate with Roosa for hours before SWAT team members broke into the residence and deployed chemical agents to try to pull him out.
According to the sheriff's office, Roosa exited through the front door while still holding a gun. According to deputies, the SWAT team members shot and killed Roosa out of fear for their own protection.
HCSO confirmed two people suffered gunshot wounds and have been transported to local trauma centers. According to deputies, both victims are still alive. The female victim was discharged from the hospital, while the male victim remains in critical but stable condition.
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