Lake County

Lake County SWAT team called after person refuses to leave home during warrant, deputies say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A SWAT team situation is underway in Lake County after a person refused to come out of their home and deputies heard what appeared to be gunshots, officials said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 12:45 p.m. Thursday on Picciola Road.

Deputies said they responded to the home to serve an out-of-state felony warrant.

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No other details were available.

This is a developing story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.



Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.