Woman who shot at Port Orange Police Department dies after officer-involved shooting

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A 71-year-old woman who allegedly opened fire inside the Port Orange Police Department lobby on Thursday morning has died, police announced Friday.

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The Port Orange Police Department said Friday that Linda Croteau, the woman involved in the Sept. 3 officer-involved shooting, has passed away.

The agency released video and audio from the incident “in the interest of transparency and to help dispel misinformation,” according to its statement.

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Woman who shot at Port Orange Police Department dies after officer-involved shooting Linda Croteau died following an officer-involved shooting at the Port Orange Police Department (WFTV)

Police supported the officers’ actions in what they described as a “dynamic and rapidly evolving situation” aimed at protecting the public and staff.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation and does not anticipate further updates at this time.

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