CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy working for the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has died Sunday night, officials have confirmed.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Florida Sen. Rick Scott said a Charlotte County deputy died.
"Devastated to hear of the passing of a Charlotte County deputy tonight," Scott wrote in his post. "I spoke with [Charlotte County Sheriff Bill] Prummel to let him know Ann and I are praying for his team and the deputy's family tonight. Please keep them in your prayers."
Devastated to hear of the passing of a Charlotte County deputy tonight.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) December 16, 2024
I spoke with @CCSOFLSheriff Prummell to let him know Ann and I are praying for his team and the deputy’s family tonight. Please keep them in your prayers.
According to WFTX-TV, law enforcement worked a scene at a gas station near a Sunseeker in Port Charlotte. There are two active scenes unfolding.
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube said in a social media post that his office was monitoring reports of multiple shootings in the area.
"My office is closely monitoring the reports of multiple shootings, including a potential officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County near the Sunseeker this evening," Steube wrote in his post. "Please avoid the area to allow Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Punta Gorda Police investigate."
My office is closely monitoring the reports of multiple shootings, including a potential officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County near the Sunseeker this evening.
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) December 16, 2024
Please avoid the area to allow Charlotte County Sheriffs Office and Punta Gorda Police investigate.
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Prummel is expected to give an update.
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