Scissors-wielding man shot after charging at Florida deputy, officials say

Photo via Martin County Sheriff's Office: A deputy responding to a trespassing call at a home in Stuart opened fire on a man who charged at him with scissors, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.

January 22, 2019 at 1:53 p.m. UTC

By Kelly Healey

A deputy fired his gun, hitting the man in the abdomen, investigators said. He was taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.

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