Man shot by Orange County deputies after waving fake gun at intersection, officials say

AZALEA PARK, Fla. — Officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office shot a man after they said he waved a simulated firearm.

The shooting happened in the area of Forsyth Road and Old Cheney Highway after reports the suspect was waving the gun at the intersection, according to the OCSO.

The suspect pulled the gun from his waistband, upon arrival by deputies and was shot in the arm.

The man sustained non-life threatning injuries in the shooting, deputies said.

This is the gun the man was waving at Forsyth Rd & Old Cheney Hwy. The investigation revealed it is a simulated firearm. The suspect pulled this gun from his waistband & was shot in the arm by a deputy. He sustained non life threatening injuries. FDLE is investigating. pic.twitter.com/NXTjsivg3J
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 11, 2019