TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Titusville, officials said.
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Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors said police responded to an officer-involved shooting around 6:45 a.m. on Friday.
Connors said the shooting happened as officers responded to a domestic violence incident.
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A man jumped out of his vehicle with a weapon, threatening the responding officer, Connors said.
Connors said the incident stemmed from a recent series of domestic violence encounters over the last several weeks.
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The man was shot by police, sustained very serious injuries, and was transported to the hospital, Connors said.
Titusville police later confirmed the man died around 8:08 a.m. at a hospital.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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