Police say overdose call ends with man shooting, killing himself

APOPKA, Fla. — A large police presence in Apopka ends after a man shoots and kills himself, following a response to an overdose call.

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During a press conference on Friday, Apopka Police Mike Mckinley said police responded to the Oasis at Wekiva apartment complex around 4 p.m. for an overdose call.

Apopka Fire Department also responded to the scene and was taken to the hospital, his condition is unknown at this time.

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While officers were questioning another male in the apartment, he pulled out a handgun.

The officers retreated from the bedroom for safety and heard one gunshot, McKinkley said.

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The chief said that SWAT was called in and attempted to contact the individual, but when no contact was made, SWAT entered.

When police entered the apartment, the found a male with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot.

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