CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement is mourning the death of a Florida deputy who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend.
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Charlotte County Deputy Corporal Elio Diaz was shot to death Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in Southwest Florida.
Authorities said Andrew Mosytn, pulled out a rifle and opened fire on Diaz, killing him.
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Mosytn was later shot and killed by law enforcement officers.
They say they were forced to shoot when Mosytn reached for a rifle.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott reacted the corporal’s death on saying:
“Devastated to hear of the passing of a Charlotte County deputy tonight. I spoke with Charlotte County Sheriff 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.”
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