Man dies after being shot by Marion County deputies while firing gun from home, sheriff says

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A man had died after a long standoff ended with a deputy-involved shooting in Marion County

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Update:

Marion County officials said the man who was shot by deputies during a standoff on New Year’s Eve has died.

Deputies said Steven Clark Jr. died at a hospital where he was being treated for his injuries.

Officials said the deputy-involved shooting happened after Clark threatened deputies with a firearm after shooting into the air.

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“I will continue to do all I can to protect our citizens and my deputies. If you threaten a life, we will stop you,” said Marion County Sheriff’s Billy Woods.

Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Original report:

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a man is in the hospital after being shot by deputies.

The incident happened just after noon on Saturday on Southwest 19th Avenue near Ocala.

Investigators said a man was firing a gun inside and outside of his home.

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After a long standoff, investigators said the man came out of his home, fired shots into the air, and then pointed a gun at deputies.

That’s when they returned fire.

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At last check, the man was in serious condition at a hospital.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating, which is standard with law enforcement-involved shootings.

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