MOUNT DORA, Fla. — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Mount Dora.
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The police department said officers shot a suspect, identified as only an 18-year-old, several times at 9th Avenue and Donnelly Street, but the person hasn’t been identified.
Volusia County officials confirmed the subject in the vehicle was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Lake County. Officials in Volusia County said the truck was connected to a search of a house in Deltona.
*UPDATE*
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) July 11, 2022
Late this afternoon, the subject in this vehicle fled from law enforcement, crashed and was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Lake County. Please stand by for more information.
Officials said the suspect is part of a national BOLO.
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Officers had chased that suspect through the city before a crash happened into a nearby synagogue. The person shot was airlifted to the hospital.
No deputies were hurt but were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
A three county car chase ended in Mount Dora today. LCSO said a homicide suspect from Volusia County shot at deputies before and after crashing into a synagogue. Suspect in the hospital, deputies unhurt. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/b97rPGNMkI
— Nick Papantonis WFTV (@NPapantonisWFTV) July 11, 2022
A witness said the suspect drove more than 100 MPH. The suspect was found with two guns in the car.
The suspect is facing a list of charges, including three attempted murder charges.
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This is a developing story and Channel 9 has a crew heading to the scene. Check back later for more information.
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